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21 Jul, 2026
Full time
Woodside Trading Northampton, UK
Deputy Manager (Full time) Salary Neg dependant on experience Parade Day Nursery are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to support the manager in overseeing our childcare facility. The ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for early childhood education. As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, while also managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for him/her as and when required To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years To provide high standards of care and early learning- to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring...
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The Parade Day Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
21 Jul, 2026
Full time
Woodside Trading Northampton, UK
The Parade Day Nursery is a vibrant, busy, 'Good' rated nursery in Abington and caters for 60 children between Three months and Five years old. We seek a qualified  Level 2/3  nursery practitioner with good experience working in early years, who can contribute to the high quality caring environment we provide. Working hours: 40hrs per week, Full time, You will: Have good understanding of the EYFS framework along with the development matters guidance to be able to carry out observations, assessment and planning of a high standard to ensure the children in our care are having their individual needs met. Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. Operate a key persons system and liaise with parents, carers and senior staff Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the age range you are working with...
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The Parade Day Nursery
21 Jul, 2026
Full time
£29,327 yearly
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd Croydon, UK
- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Staff Discount Team ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ·· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support - We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Early Years Assistant with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our lovely nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We are based in Croydon, Greater London and are a family run Nursery that has been providing innovative childcare since 1995. At Kinderland Day Nursery we provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe and healthy - our vision is... "We are kind, We value our feelings We have fun, We learn together, We are growing and We are all important!" . We have a lovely building and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest...
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Kinderland Central Croydon
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
21 Jul, 2026
Full time
£12.71 - £13.36 hourly
Dinotots Group Ltd Blyth, UK
Due to a significant increase in the number of children, we have an exciting opportunity for two experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our group. If you have experience working with children from birth to four years and hold a level 3 qualification in childcare, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team today, as there is exceptional potential for career advancement. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in early years education and a genuine passion for working with young children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and develop essential skills. The Early Years Practitioner will play a crucial role in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, as well as their communication and language skills, and physical development through engaging activities and effective communication. We are looking for professional Early Years...
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Dinotots Daycare (Blyth Town Centre)
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
21 Jul, 2026
Full time
£15.00 - £15.27 hourly
Dinotots Group Ltd Ashington, UK
We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our small, but steadily growing, friendly nursery in Ashington. This position offers more than just managing a nursery. It’s about creating a space where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn; where families know they’re in good hands; and where your team enjoys coming to work each day. You’ll be joining a well-established nursery group with a supportive local team behind you, giving you the freedom to lead while having the support you need to thrive.   What you’ll be doing As Nursery Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring that we continue to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child. You’ll lead by example, spending time with your team, supporting them on the floor, coaching their development, and celebrating their successes. You’ll build positive relationships with parents, collaborate closely with external...
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Dinotots Ashington Ltd
Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
20 Jul, 2026
Casual
£11.00 - £14.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Bedford, UK
BANK NURSERY ASSISTANT £11-£14.50 per hour We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant or qualified practitioner for our Nursery in Sharnbrook. Hours are flexible.  Located within the picturesque grounds of Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook, our nursery has ample space for children to explore, discover and investigate their local surroundings, which lends itself to providing opportunities such as tree climbing and large open spaces for the children to explore.  The play space within the nursery offers a light, large area with a wide range of natural resources to allow children to learn through first hand experiences.  Children have opportunity to free flow between the inside and outside throughout the day, with a variety of activities and resources available to extend individual children’s learning. Role: To support a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met To ensure a high level of well-being among...
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Acorn Day Nursery Sharnbrook
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant Bank
20 Jul, 2026
Full time
£13.89 hourly
Shoots Ferndown, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – The Caterpillar Club (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Caterpillar Club, Ferndown . Requirements; A Level 2 Childcare qualification is essential  You must be able to gain a clear DBS Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them The Caterpillar Club is a pre-school catering for children aged 2 years until they join a reception class at school. We have a very close affiliation to Ferndown First School. We are also members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, a professional body designed to support pre-schools in their role of caring for children. Our aim is to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which pre-school children can learn through play. We Offer equal opportunities to all children....
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
20 Jul, 2026
Part time
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Hedgerows Nursery  We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Hedrows, Netherfield.      About Hedgerows Nursery Acorn at Hedgerows is a 43 place day nursery in Netherfield, Milton Keynes. Attached to the Hedgerows family centre, the nursery transferred to us from Milton Keynes Council and offers fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The Acorns and Squirrels room caters for 15 children, aged four months to two years old. It has a bright main play room, a sleep area and nappy changing/toilet facilities and children have access to a safe enclosed garden. Our Oaks room has provision for 24 children, aged three and four, and is a bright room with...
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Acorn at Hedgerows
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
20 Jul, 2026
Part time
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Plymouth, UK
We’re looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team at our Plymouth nursery. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional early years education and high‑quality care, we’d love to hear from you.   Set in a peaceful pocket of countryside within the city, Fort View is our smallest nursery but boasts one of our largest gardens. Children enjoy a cosy, home‑from‑home environment while also having the freedom to explore an extensive outdoor space that inspires curiosity, confidence and adventure.   ⭐ What we’re looking for: ⭐ • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification • Strong understanding of the EYFS • A warm, positive and child‑centred approach  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development   ⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐   We believe great people deserve great...
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Plymouth - Fortview, Crownhill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
20 Jul, 2026
Full time
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Fishponds, Bristol BS16 5BP, UK
Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner.   Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Fishponds, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.   You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be...
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Fishponds - Thicket Avenue
Apprentice