Nursery Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Childcare experience (12 months) Knowledge of EBD Knowledge of SEMH Knowledge of CSE Safeguarding Crisis intervention/behaviour management Communication skills SEN/SEND knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Nursery Assistant (Children's Support Worker) in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves providing care and support to children in residential homes, SEN schools, and other settings. Salary: £13.15 - 19.00 per hour. Job type: Temporary. Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Job Description

Children’s Support Worker

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of children’s services within the social care sector, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs.

Why Choose [Employer hidden]?

  • Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends.
  • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review.
  • Workwise App: Manage your schedule on your terms.
  • Paid Industry-Leading Training: Paid mandatory training aligned with Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.
  • Ongoing Development Opportunities: Funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
  • Blue Light Card: Thousands of discounts.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Children’s Support Worker may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping with educational development to aiding with personal care.

What We’re Looking For

  • You must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
  • A minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience working within a children’s/young adult setting.
  • Knowledge in one of EBD, SEMH, CSE or SEN/SEND.
  • A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is desirable.
  • A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

About [Employer hidden]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference.

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