25 jobs found in Milton Keynes

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery within the Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear.  Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. 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 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...

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 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...

Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children. Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by. You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn. We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Westcroft,  Rowans (Fullers Slade) and Kents Hill.  We are seeking very special individuals to join us.  Do you have: A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities An interest in child development and how children learn At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years...

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...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Tiny Cubs Nursery  (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Tiny Cubs Nursery, Luton. Tiny Cubs Nursery are a friendly day care Nursery based in Luton, providing excellent childcare with great facilities.  Tiny Cubs Nursery is an OFSTED registered childcare provider since January 2020. We are located in Farley Hill, North Drift Way, Luton LU15JG and offer high quality childcare and learning for local children. We have created a safe and stimulating environment to ensure children of all faiths can access early education and have an amazing time learning through play. We offer sessional care and learning for 39 weeks a year from 8:30am to 3:30pm. We offer FREE 15-hours for funded 2-year olds and FREE 15-hours for all 3 to 4-year olds in Luton and FREE 30-hours. All our staff are fully qualified and have many years’...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at  Banbury OX16 5AY .   Working Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday Earn while you learn  – this is a  paid role  working with children in a real nursery setting You'll get  hands-on experience  supporting early years development No experience needed – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for working with children! DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning. 4. To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at  a nursery based in  Wallingford OX10 6SH   .  This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and maintaining the delivery of high standards of care and education to all children. The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES Your duties as  NURSERY APPRENTICE  :- · Assist with planning and delivering fun, educational activities Support children’s personal care,...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Harrow ( HA5 3HQ )  The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before .  You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES Your duties as a Nursery Apprentice · To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members) · To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and...

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Little Xplorers Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Xplorers Day Nursery . The brand new family run nursery, which is situated in Roe Green Park, was established in 2015 and caters for up to 55 children between the ages of 3 months to five years old, offering both full-day and AM or PM enrolment between 7.45am-6.00pm. It will be open for 51 weeks of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and one week during Christmas and New Year. The nursery is on two floors, offering four rooms, plus an I.T. area designed especially for the children.  The children are encouraged to explore and investigate all rooms, which offer a variety of experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. The Nursery also benefits from a large and well equipped outdoor area, which offers the children...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working children effectively? We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at a nursery based in Wembley. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and maintaining the delivery of high standards of care and education to all children. The ideal candidate will bring previous experience of working with children, a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will be a good team player as we in Wembley Central Nursery School work as a team, equally learning to take initiative, and planning enriching activities. Duties and Responsibilities To arrive at work in good time before my scheduled start time and to remain at work until the end of my scheduled...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common. We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers (3 months – 5yrs). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and over 2’s are upstairs. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Support the...

About the Role Key Responsibilities Child Development and Care: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS or equivalent). Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing updates with parents and colleagues. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Room Leaders and other practitioners to ensure a cohesive approach to care and education. Support colleagues in maintaining a positive and collaborative team environment. Contribute to team meetings and share insights to improve practices within the room or nursery. Parent Engagement: Build trusting relationships with parents through regular communication, updates, and informal discussions. Address parental queries and provide feedback on their child’s progress and experiences. Operational...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Toad Hall Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham . Welcome to Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham We are a unique, privately owned children’s day nursery and holiday club, first opened in January 1995. Originally established as a sole trader, we became a limited company in 2007 and continue to operate as a family-run business, now alongside the owner’s three children. Toad Hall Nursery is set in two acres of beautiful farmland, we provide children with a safe, natural, and stimulating environment where they can thrive through play and exploration. Our aim is simple: to deliver high-quality childcare and early years learning experiences, while retaining the warm, personal service and friendly atmosphere that makes us unique. At Toad Hall Nursery, we set exceptionally high...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Toad Hall Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham . Welcome to Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham We are a unique, privately owned children’s day nursery and holiday club, first opened in January 1995. Originally established as a sole trader, we became a limited company in 2007 and continue to operate as a family-run business, now alongside the owner’s three children. Toad Hall Nursery is set in two acres of beautiful farmland, we provide children with a safe, natural, and stimulating environment where they can thrive through play and exploration. Our aim is simple: to deliver high-quality childcare and early years learning experiences, while retaining the warm, personal service and friendly atmosphere that makes us unique. At Toad Hall Nursery, we set exceptionally high...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Storybook Sunningdale Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Storybook Sunningdale. Our nursery (for ages 3 months – 5 years) is located in a charming old building, full of character with an outdoor space which overlooks green fields. We are a local independent nursery, with dedicated teachers and a place in the community. Dreamcatcher Childcare provides an environment for children to develop their natural curiosity through positive learning experiences. A time to learn. A time to play. A time to dream! Your roles and responsibilities will include; Assist in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for young children. Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities to encourage learning and development. Supervise children during play, meal, and rest times, always ensuring...

Early Years Nursery School Practitioner in Hackney   Are you a Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about working in Early Years?    We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Nursery Practitioner to join the team at this vibrant nursery school in Hackney. This is a term time only position, and is great for anyone looking to further their early years career as there are excellent opportunities for progression!    Working closely with a team of friendly staff who are devoted to early years education, you will be supporting children in their earliest stages of education, preparing them for their future and supporting their personal, social and emotional development. Planning and running sessions and activities following the EYFS curriculum and assisting with early reading, vocabulary, literacy and communication development will also be some of your responsibilities as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner.    Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's early learning and...

To effectively manage the day-to-day running of the Nursery, including financial operations.    To ensure that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Birth to Five matters, special needs, safeguarding, Health & Safety is met. To ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.   To recruit, support, train and appraise all staff.   To ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.