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18 May, 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 South 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...
Nursery Name:
Kinderland Central Croydon
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
18 May, 2026
Full time
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Brafield-on-the-Green, Northampton NN7 1BP, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Brafield Nursery  Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Brafield  is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Brafield Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church....
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
18 May, 2026
Full time
£27,060 - £27,476 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Stratford-upon-Avon CV37, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Stratford upon Avon
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
15 May, 2026
Full time
£12.81 - £13.65 hourly
Merry go Round Hereford, UK
Job post summary Pay:   £12.81-£13.65 per hour Job Description: An exciting opportunity to join our team. Two positions available. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy nursery in Hereford. Children's learning and development is paramount to us and we believe the early years are so very important to ensure children gain a passion for learning. Our unique Reggio Approach values the voice of the child and encourages learning and development through creativity within natural, stimulating environments. Applicants must have the following: NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or above) Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification. Minimum 1 year experience working with children aged 6 month to 5 years Valid paediatric first aid certificate preferred but training can be provided Safeguarding children certificate preferred but training can be provided Good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)...
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Merry go Round Day Nursery Limited
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
14 May, 2026
Full time
£8.00 hourly
Shoots Poole, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Nemo's Nursery, Poole Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Nemo's Nursery in Poole. Nemo’s cares for children between three months and five years. Our beautiful nursery is set in a large Victorian house. You will feel at ease from the moment you step through our door. Our friendly staff will be there to greet you and your child with a warm smile and lots of learning and adventures every day. Our nursery is split into different age groups. Our Baby Rooms  and 2 - 5 years room  will give children everything they need to grow, learn and develop in a safe and fun environment in their own individual way. Rest assured your child will always receive the care and attention they deserve. Nemo’s nursery and preschool opened its doors in 2010 and was the original creation of busy working mum of two Claire Hartwell....
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
14 May, 2026
Full time
£32,652 yearly
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd South Croydon, UK
--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- The vision of Kinderland Day Nursery is to provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe and healthy. We have a lovely building and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest difference in our children's lives! We are looking for a fun, kind and caring Level 3 Practitioner who has a real passion for the Early Years to join our lovely, well-established private day nursery. If that's you we would love to hear from you! We are based in South Croydon, Greater London and are a family run Nursery that has been open since 1995. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of...
Nursery Name:
Kinderland South Croydon
14 May, 2026
Full time
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Fishponds, Bristol BS16 5BP, UK
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Manager to join our friendly team at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery in Fishponds. If you’re ready to step up in your early years career, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well‑resourced setting.  Our nursery is a beautiful, purpose‑built setting tucked away in secure gardens just off Thicket Avenue. The timber built building sits within landscaped outdoor spaces designed to spark curiosity, discovery and hands‑on learning - a place children (and practitioners) genuinely love. As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the day to day running of the nursery, lead and motivate staff, and ensure excellent standards of care, education and safeguarding. ⭐ What We’re Looking For ⭐ • Previous supervisory experience in an early years setting  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) • Strong knowledge of the EYFS  • Excellent leadership, communication and...
Nursery Name:
Fishponds - Thicket Avenue
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
14 May, 2026
Full time
£27,000 - £32,000 yearly
Earlylinks Catford, London, UK
  Pay: up to £32,000/year Location: Catford Green Hours: 7.30-6.30pm (8 hour Shifts), Monday to Friday. Level 2/3 in Earlyyears (MUST Have) Full Time- all year round Benefits: Generous staff childcare discount, Paid day off for Birthday , Xmas Bonus, free parking, paid socials, career progression & more £1000 sign up bonus We’re hiring a Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner  to join our nursery in the heart of Catford Green close by to all transport links . Free Parking If you're enthusiastic, passionate about childcare, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you! What we offer: Free on-site parking & uniform Generous Childcare discount Company events & staff socials Excellent career progression Staff reward schemes & bonus holiday linked to service Ongoing  CPD and training About you: Level 2/3 in Early Years (essential) Confident with children aged 0–5 Strong...
Nursery Name:
Earlylinks
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
13 May, 2026
Full time
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Duston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
13 May, 2026
Full time
£22,100 - £27,625 yearly
Shoots Westbury, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – BebeTots Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at BebeTots, Westbury. At Bebetots We provide high quality childcare for your child and your Peace of Mind. We believe that all children are curious creative and will enjoy learning through play and can develop to their full potential n o two children have the same skills or learning style that is why we create an individual learning plan for each child we look after. We would like to work with you as we value your commitments in order to create a plan that is appropriate for your child, we feel a wide range of activities within the setting can give all children a variety of experience, be it discovering treasure in the sandpit, making new friends, learning to put on their coat or taking their precious creations home for parents or carers to share in their excitement...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice