25 nursery assistant early years assistant jobs found

SENCO & Inclusion Manager- Due to internal promotion Purpose of the Role To ensure children with additional needs are identified early, supported effectively, and included fully in the nursery setting and can access the curriculum. You will work with team, families, and external professionals to provide the right help at the right time, minimising disruption and maximising outcomes for every child. To provide and upskill the team of Early Years Educators with strategies and skills to help support children and families through regular interactions and specific training such as use of early engaging play and modelled speech, language and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Observe and assess children’s development to identify additional needs early. Create and implement Individual Support Plans with clear goals and strategies. Adapt learning activities so all children can participate and thrive. Train, guide, and support nursery team in inclusive...

'New Year, New Journey' Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn, and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion, and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can...

'New Year, New Journey' Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn, and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion, and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can...

'New Year, New Journey' Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn, and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion, and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can...

Deputy Nursery Manager – Rare Opportunity to Join Our Hinckley Team! Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, 25 Mount Road, HInckley, LE10 1AD Salary: £32,032 per annum plus benefits Contract: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | Shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm Due to retirement, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Deputy Manager to join our well-established Hinckley nursery. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and eager to support the Nursery Manager in leading a dedicated team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.   Why This Role Is Special? This is not just another vacancy — it’s a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving nursery with a strong reputation for excellence and help shape its future. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our high standards and inspiring both children and staff.   What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the Nursery...

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this family-run nursery in Wimbledon, with an ASAP start! This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or high-performance Room Leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great stepping stone in your career! This nursery offers career progression and is a great place to further your early years career. As a Deputy Manager, it is essential you hold (at minimum) a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and at least 2 years experience in a nursery is required. Good IT skills are also required. This is a permanent and full time role to work 4 days a week, 7:30am-6:30pm, all year round. The salary will range from £31,200-£34,320 per annum. Benefits of working here include: Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks Refer a friend bonus Upfront DBS payment Career and development opportunities...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Quality Manager (supernumerary). Location:  Cedar Park Day Nursery | Twyford | RG10 9PP. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £36,855-£39,799.50 per annum (pro-rata). Responsible to:  Nursery Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.   Why join us?   Generous annual leave:  25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take...

Nursery Deputy Manager - The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE Salary – £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience 40 hours per week Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential Nestled in the heart of Bourne End, our nursery is full of charm, warmth, and character. Set within a beautifully converted Methodist Church spread across two floors, our setting is just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, with easy street parking right outside—perfect for commuters. At The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School, no two days are ever the same. Children enjoy a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities, including French lessons, and love exploring our spacious outdoor area complete with a mud kitchen—ideal for hands-on adventures, curiosity, and plenty of messy fun! We’re now looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly team. We’re seeking someone with...

Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...

As a Room-Based Deputy Manager (RBDM), you will support the nursery management in the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will work alongside management and the wider team to plan and deliver the highest standards of care and education, as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across different rooms and settings when needed. You will also act as a key person to a small group of children , ensuring their individual needs are met and their development is regularly observed, assessed, and supported. You will maintain up-to-date learning journals on Tapestry and ensure smooth handovers where needed. Working proactively with the manager, deputy manager, and room leaders, you will help promote a positive and healthy team culture while inspiring others to excel. You’ll play a role in supporting children’s progress and identifying when additional learning support or an individual education plan (IEP) is...

JOB PURPOSE As a deputy nursery manager, you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of one of the two nurseries and a drop-in centre. You will work with the nursery manager to effectively lead all the staff within QCCA’s children services ensuring consistency in policy whilst developing and inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. In the absence of the nursery manager, you will undertake the day-today management of the nursery. You will support the manager to oversee all the activities, planning, monitoring, review, budget, and administration, and effectively communicate with the parents and guardian on day-to-day bases. You will support the manager to drive and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You need to manage staff shortfall by deploying excess staff to other settings and drop-in centres as and when needed. KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring...

An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to be part of a friendly supportive team, flexible shifts between 8am to 6pm, uniform provided, annual wage reviews, in charge of the nursery during Managers absence, deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for the children. You will need to hold a level 3 qualification, have an understanding of the EYFS and child development Have one year experience as a nursery practitioner Work well as a team member  Permanent position, company pension, discounted food, flexitime, free parking.

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...

Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing Position: Deputy Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Up to   £30,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge.  If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little...

Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Waterlooville  Position: Deputy Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Up to   £30,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge.  If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery...

Deputy Manager – Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange Salary: £30,000 per annum plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus! 40 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to join our team and make a significant impact. If you're eager to lead, inspire, and shape the future for our little ones, we want to hear from you! At Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Always putting our families first, the safety and wellbeing of all our children, staff and parents is our number one priority. At Just Imagine our goal is to encourage independence across all areas of learning and development, and we instil our ethos of ‘Nurture, Care, Inspire’ in all our settings. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus – because every great journey deserves a great start!...

New Nursery in Enfield looking for a strong Deputy Manager to join the team ASAP! Are you a Deputy Manager looking for a new role, or a Room Lead or Third in Charge looking to progress? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to start ASAP at this new independent nursery in Enfield. This wonderful nursery is opening later this month and is a 77 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the nursery, and will be able to motivate and provide support for your team. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare Experience working in an early years setting Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection Strong understanding of EYFS Excellent communication skills Passion for working with children and early years...

Job Description Purpose of the Role: To support the nursery manager/lead nursery teacher in the effective day-to-day running of the preschool, ensuring high standards of care, education and safeguarding at all times. The deputy nursery manager will be the DDSL for the setting and will provide leadership and management support to nursery staff, role-modelling outstanding practice at all times and step into the nursery manager’s role in their absence. Reporting To: Headteacher Head of Pre-Prep Nursery manager/lead nursery teacher Key Responsibilities Main Duties • Assist in the overall management of the nursery, including staff supervision, curriculum planning, and daily operations. • Take responsibility for the nursery in the absence of the manager. • Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements. • Lead and motivate the nursery team to deliver the highest standards of care...

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced   Deputy Manager   to join the Lots for Tots Childcare team! If you're an enthusiastic childcare professional with leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality early years education, this could be the perfect role for you. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting Leading and motivating a dedicated team of practitioners Ensuring compliance with   EYFS   and   Ofsted   standards Building strong relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies Organising staff schedules, routines, and overseeing daily operations Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and equal opportunities policies Acting as a role model, supporting staff development, and ensuring the best care and learning experiences for children What We’re Looking For: ✔   Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare   (or equivalent) ✔ Previous experience in a   similar...

Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Childcare on Domestic Premises (CODP) mini nursery. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, and delivering high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Ensure strict adherence to Ofsted standards, EYFS requirements, and safeguarding regulations. Supervise, support, and lead staff, ensuring appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained. Develop and implement effective policies, procedures, and curriculum plans. Monitor children's development and ensure learning activities align with EYFS guidelines. Foster positive and professional communication with parents, carers, and external...