LW252970 – Nursery Assistant

Job Description

Nursery Assistant / Support Worker

NHS Grampian Nurseries

We are pleased to offer applicants the opportunity to join our Little Acorns Day Nursery team as one of our Nursery Assistants/Support Workers.

The post holder will contribute to the daily care, learning and development of children aged 6 months to 5 years, supporting planned activities and routines in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. This includes engaging with children at their individual developmental stages and ensuring that these are met through both indoor and outdoor play.

These posts would suit individuals who have some previous experience of working with children aged from 6 months up to 5 years and who are motivated to develop their childcare career within NHS Grampian Nurseries. Applicants should demonstrate a caring and proactive approach, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and good communication skills to support children, families and colleagues.

Applicants must be willing to work towards, or already hold, the relevant SSSC qualifications for the Support Worker role, such as:

• SVQ Level 2 Social Services (Children and Young People)
• NC in Childhood Practice
• or an equivalent qualification

Flexibility is required, with posts working between 6.45am and 6.00pm on a rotational basis.

NHS Grampian and NHSG Nurseries offer excellent terms and conditions of employment, along with opportunities for training and ongoing professional development.

Interviews

Interviews will take place on 5th August 2026 and will be held at:

• Little Acorns Day Nursery, based on Royal Cornhill Hospital site

Additional Information for Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Email us at .

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event that circumstances prevent attending in person, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.