23 jobs found in Northampton

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

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;...

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...

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

Nursery Assistant Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Acorn @ Burton Latimer We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Burton Latimer  This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. Our nursery in Burton Latimer is the largest within the Acorn group. We provide full and part-time care for up to 92 children aged from four months to four years. Our opening hours are from 7.15 am to 6.15 pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. About the Role As a Nursery Assistant, you will support a holistic approach to the curriculum, helping to ensure the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in your care. You will work as part of a team to support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the nursery. Key Responsibilities Support children’s care, wellbeing and individual needs...

We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our largest Nursery in Burton Latimer, The nursery is situated on a half-acre site next to the football club and sports field. It is purpose-built, featuring large and airy rooms with underfloor heating. Our facility includes spacious indoor areas and an extensive outdoor play space. 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 children To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group To carry out  tasks requested   Responsibility To ensure the  interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development To demonstrate...

Nursery Assistant Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Jubilee Wood Nursery - Fishermead We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Jubilee Wood  This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. About Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.   Acorn was recently awarded the ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day Nurseries, recognising consistently high customer reviews. With over 35 years’ experience, Acorn is a leading not‑for‑profit childcare provider across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford,...

Nursery Assistant Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Acorn @ Westcroft We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Westcroft  This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. About our Nursery Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery in Deanshanger.  We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child. This is a full time...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant - Qualification in Early Years required, Minimum level 2 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn), Bletchley We are looking for a Qualified (Level 2 and above)  Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) , supporting children during a key part of their day in a caring and nurturing environment. About Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) Cold Harbour Nursery is located in Bletchley and is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre , building on our strong Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning . At Cold Harbour, children have access to the outdoor environment all day, every day , supporting confidence, curiosity and wellbeing through nature-based experiences. The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 54 children , aged four months to four years , and is open...

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 Assistant Kents Hill Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Kents Hill Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Flecible on 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days (10 hour shift) About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is...

Nursery Assistant Full-time and Part-time opportunities available 📍 Hedgerows Nursery - Netherfield We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Hedgerows Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Flecible on 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days (10 hour shift) About Hedgerows 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. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas and new year, plus our...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery in Wolverton Mill. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child.  Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 07.15 - 18.30. 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 children To have a good...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Sharnbrook Nursery in Bedford.  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.   This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between teh hours of 07.15 - 18.30. Role: To support a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure basic care needs of individual children...

QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS REQUIRED We are Grow Learn Play Project CIC. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team. We pride ourselves on a lively, fun environment to work in and are committed to staff training and where possible, progression with our organisation.  We run a nursery and community support program from our base in Banbury. We care for children aged 0-pre-school across our setting and school age to 11 in our playscheme. We are a not for profit organisation meaning that we reinvest any profits arising from the nursery back into our provision, staff training and support and growing our organisation. We operate well maintained and resourced rooms plus extensive gardens with allotment, forest school, sand pits and play equipment and outdoor classrooms encouraging a wide range of activities and experiences. We have videos on our website www.glpp.uk that will give you a virtual walkaround.  We are currently looking for an experienced and Level...

Opportunity to Start Your Career in Early Years!  Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week Salary: Competitive – Earn while you learn! Are you passionate about working with young children? Looking to start a rewarding career in early years but don’t have a qualification yet? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Join our outstanding nursery provision, where children thrive and so do our staff. We’re not your typical nursery – our setting is unique, spacious, and full of heart. With large, roomy rooms, a nurturing and inclusive approach, and a fantastic behaviour management policy, we create an environment where both children and practitioners are supported to shine. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fresh opportunity, we’re ready to welcome someone with a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a genuine love for working with children. Minimum 30 hours per week – with flexibility for the right person. Come and be part of something special – where...

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

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...