Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive? If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, a Nursery Assistant role with NursePlus could be the perfect opportunity.
As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in nurturing children’s early development during their most formative years. From encouraging creativity and confidence to ensuring children feel safe, supported, and valued, your work can leave a lasting imprint on their future.
At NursePlus, we’re searching for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated people who want to build a meaningful career in childcare. Whether you’re just starting out or you would like to enhance your experience in early years education, we can offer you flexible opportunities that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle while helping you build valuable skills and experience.
We've partnered with nursery settings near you so we can provid you with the chance to support children from various backgrounds and with different needs. Each of your days will be full of new experiences, challenges, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on a child’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
What Does a Nursery Assistant Do?
As a Nursery Assistant with NursePlus, you’ll create safe, engaging, and nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting children’s play, learning, and social development
Assisting with creative and educational activities
Helping with daily routines, including meal times
Providing personal care where required
Encouraging positive interactions and emotional wellbeing
Ensuring children remain safe, happy, and supported throughout the day
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about working with children and committed to providing high-quality care.
All you'll need to apply is:
To be aged 18 or over
The right to work in the UK
Good spoken and written English
A willingness to travel to placements where required
An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one during registration)
Why Build Your Nursery Assistant Career with NursePlus?
You Can Make a Real Impact
Every shift is an opportunity to support children’s development, build their confidence, and help create positive early experiences that can shape their future.
Flexible Work That Fits Around You
Choose shifts and placements that suit your availability, whether you’re looking for regular work, part-time hours, or greater flexibility.
Gain Valuable Experience
Work across a variety of nursery settings, develop your childcare skills, and build experience that can support your long-term career in early years education.
Support Every Step of the Way
At NursePlus, we’re committed to helping you succeed. From registration and training to ongoing guidance and support, we’re here to help you grow and achieve your career goals.
Begin Your Journey with NursePlus
If you’re searching for Nursery Assistant jobs and want a career that is both meaningful and rewarding, NursePlus can help you take the next step. Join a team that shares your passion for supporting children and discover opportunities where your care, enthusiasm, and dedication can make a lasting difference every day.
Join the leading healthcare recruitment agency in Derby, committed to connecting passionate carers with fulfilling opportunities.
If you are a compassionate individual in search of a fulfilling career in care within Derby, you've come to the right place. Become part of Nurseplus and engage with a community that values your skills and dedication to high-quality healthcare.
Why Choose Nurseplus Derby?
Exceptional Opportunities: Nurseplus collaborates with top healthcare institutions in Derby, providing a wide array of nursing positions tailored to your skills and preferences, whether you're an experienced professional or a recent graduate.
Competitive Pay Rates: Nurseplus appreciates your expertise and hard work, offering competitive compensation packages to acknowledge and reward your commitment.
Flexible Lifestyle Options: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with Nurseplus by choosing shifts and schedules that align with your lifestyle and personal commitments.
What is Required to Join Nurseplus Derby?
We are looking for individuals who embody our core values: Trustworthy, Positive, and Caring. All Nurseplus recruits share a genuine passion for care, regardless of their experience level; the only requirement is a desire to provide quality care. Our industry-leading mandatory training will equip you with the essential skills needed to work in care with Nurseplus, and your local branch will offer the necessary support.
When you join Nurseplus Derby, you will be assigned to specific roles that match your skills, enabling you to provide care across various healthcare environments we operate in. With Nurseplus, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a selection of reputable care providers in your community, including nursing homes and childcare support services in Derby.
How to Join Your Local Nurseplus Derby Branch
If you're ready to become part of our team and advance your care career, follow these straightforward steps:
Explore Open Positions: Visit our jobs page to find available care roles in Derby.
Submit Your Application: Fill out our simple online application form, showcasing your skills, experience, and enthusiasm for care work.
Join Us for an Interview: If your qualifications align with the role, our healthcare recruitment team will contact you for an interview.
Welcome to Nurseplus: Once selected, you'll be embraced by a supportive community dedicated to enhancing healthcare in Derby.
Reach out to Your Local Nurseplus Branch in Derby
Connect with our local Nurseplus branch in Derby to discover rewarding care opportunities, where we provide care and companionship to those in need while supporting our communities. As part of our diverse team of dedicated care professionals, you'll collaborate with experienced carers from various backgrounds to deliver reliable, knowledgeable, friendly, and compassionate services.
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I have been using Nurseplus across the country for the past three years and have found them consistently among the best providers on our Preferred Supplier List. They are very quick to respond to any concerns and deal with them effectively. There are very few errors in the ad-hoc shift cover provided and on the whole the staff provided are excellent.
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The office staff are always helpful and answer any questions you have quickly. Great flexibility & enough work; you can pick when/where you work, support or care homes. Overall a very positive experience with an approachable, professional office team that supports you whenever.
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I joined the Central Recruitment Service at Nurseplus two years ago and I have received continuous support and mentorship from my manager and colleagues resulting in two promotions!
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Nurseplus not only provides a great place to work but also a platform for career development. Everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and really develop as individuals.
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I have been using Nurseplus across the country for the past three years and have found them consistently among the best providers on our Preferred Supplier List. They are very quick to respond to any concerns and deal with them effectively. There are very few errors in the ad-hoc shift cover provided and on the whole the staff provided are excellent.
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