50 jobs found in Milton Keynes

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn), Bletchley We are looking for a 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 Monday to Friday, 7.30am–6.15pm, all year round . Acorn was recently awarded the...

Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery - PART TIME - Monday - Friday 12:00-17:00 Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery is looking for a reliable, caring, and flexible Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly nursery team. This is a key role supporting both the day-to-day cleanliness of the nursery environment and the preparation of healthy, age-appropriate meals for our children. 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.  About the Role You will play an important part in ensuring our nursery remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting the kitchen with food preparation...

We are looking for a Part Time Lunchtime Assistant working 20 hours a week, Monday-Friday 11:00-15:00 at our Stony Stratford Nursery.    Situated on the site of Elizabeth House, in Vicarage Road, Stony Stratford. Our nursery provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community, in a building which has been completely refurbished and extended, with two spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to three outdoor play areas. We offer full and part-time care for up to 40 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 has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and...

We are looking of a nursery assistant to join our team and support during the lunch time period. Monday- Friday 11am-2pm Purpose of post: · To give support to other nursery team members during the lunch time period · To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, and intellectual care for all children in the nursery · To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. · To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop Key Areas: · Work with and support children at mealtimes and during play · Work as part of a team · Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents. Full job description given upon interview Salary Neg Benefits Additional Leave Uniform Provided

Nursery Cook prepares nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5, ensuring all dietary, allergy, and cultural requirements are met. Responsibilities include maintaining high food hygiene standards (HACCP), managing kitchen stock, ordering supplies, and cleaning to  Environmental Health  standards. They often work 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and need a  Food Hygiene Certificate .    Key Responsibilities: Menu Planning & Cooking:  Preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, ensuring meals are appealing and nutritious for young children. Dietary Needs:  Managing special dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, and religious/cultural preferences. Health & Safety:  Maintaining a hygienic kitchen, including cleaning equipment, recording food temperatures, and following  Health & Safety regulations . Stock Management:  Ordering food and supplies, maintaining inventory, and rotating stock to reduce waste. Compliance:  Ensuring...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Steeple Aston Pre-School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Steeple Aston Pre-School . A little bit about about Steeple Aston Pre-school Creative area, main room This area is fully accessible to the children where they can select materials and items from the drawers. Using their own skills which they acquire to be imaginative and creative, using their own self-expression. It helps them emotionally and socially, developing their cognitive, speaking and listening capabilities which is a vital part of their childhood and development. Computer area and the main room The main room is where the computer is located. The computer maybe on for a short period of time in the morning as one of the activities the children can select to use it if they wish. Music basket, main room...

We are looking for a Part Time Lunchtime Assistant working 20 hours a week, Monday-Friday 11:00-15:00 at our Stanwick Nursery. This is initially to cover Maternity leave but could become a permanent position at one of our other nurseries.  Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 81 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 has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months. We’re proud to be one of the leading...

About the Nursery: Children are at the heart of what we do. We are a community based early years nursery, nestled between the growing South Oxfordshire villages of Chinnor and Watlington. We are a small scale, community led day nursery with a focus on input from parents. Our spacious premises offer a variety of play areas and lots of natural light. Situated in a community setting, surrounded by park land and fresh air, offering shelter from the elements, with a secure nursery playground, which is the perfect size for our little explorers. We provide high-quality childcare in a community focused environment. Additional information: The nursery is open term time only excluding weekends, bank holidays, school holidays and Christmas holidays. The nursery will close for three days during the year for staff training, parents and carers will be informed of the dates well in advance.

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Nursery Lunch Cover We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated Lunchtime Nursery Practitioner? Join our well-established team in High Wycombe and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years. Position: Nursery Lunch Cover Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm (15 hours a week) Monday to Friday, all year round Hourly Rate: £12.30 - £12.90 (dependant on if level 2/3 qualified) Experience / Qualifications - What you will bring to the role: Essential criteria Current Food Hygiene certificate. Experience of working with young children. Good communication skills. Commitment to equal opportunities Commitment to working with young children and families. Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships. Desirable criteria Current first aid certificate Relevant...

Nursery Cleaner/Housekeeper Our nursery is a beautiful lnew purpose nursery building and has extensive gardens for the children to explore. We are very proud to be rated 5 by environmental health  We are looking for a nursery cleaner to work alongside our busy childcare team, the role would include general cleaning in a variety of rooms including bathrooms ensuring exceptionally high quality clean spaces for our children to use. This position is for 20  hours per week across 5 days. Ideally you will have previous cleaning experience and experience in cleaning a childcare setting would be beneficial but not essential. Nursery Cleaner main duties and responsibilities*: Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures. Always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based in Oxfordshire , however we do offer Level 1 Childcare courses across Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Somerset, Cornwall and many others. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE COURSE This Study Programme is designed to give you an introduction into Childcare providing you with quality work experience and practical, Tutor led workshops/1:1 sessions as well as some online learning. A typical week consists of two study days' and three days’ work experience. We can cater for all individual needs and design the programme to suit you as an individual. We also offer Maths and English Functional skills if required. We have other work placements in the area available. A free DBS is provided, and work experience set up for you*, local to where...

Housekeeper Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams.  Hours – 15 over 5 days       5.00pm- 8pm (alternative hours are available)                Start Date – Open until filled Location – Farmoor OX2 9NT Qualification – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident around children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper - £10.10/hour + Benefits Requires - See Safeguarding below Responsible to – Team Leaders, Setting Management   Flexible working arrangement We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week 5pm to 7pm. However, this is a flexible role and we may be able to accommodate other working patterns or longer hours. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only...

Housekeeper and Nursery Assistant (may include lunchtime cover) Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams looking after the children during busy periods. Hours  – 25 over 5 days 7.00am - 12.00pm (alternative hours may be available for the right candidate) Start Date  – Open until filled Locations -  There are currently openings at the following locations - Farmoor OX2 9NT - Bletchingdon OX5 3DH Qualification  – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience  – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident looking after children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper and Nursery Assistant - £11.40/hour + Benefits Requires  - See Safeguarding below Responsible to  – Team Leaders, Setting Management Flexible working arrangement We are...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based at  Toddler Town Montessori Nursery,  however we do offer Level 1 Childcare course in many other Nurseries across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, West Sussex and many more. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE NURSERY Toddler Town Montessori Nursery provides a warm, nurturing, and child-centred environment that supports children during the early stages of development. Blending Montessori principles with the EYFS framework, the setting offers a balanced approach to learning that promotes independence, curiosity, and confidence. The nursery creates a welcoming “home from home” atmosphere, where experienced practitioners deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to each child’s needs. A strong focus on high-quality care and...

This role is also known as Nursery Nurse, Level 2 Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Level 3, Early Years Educator Please click below to view the full Job Description Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner and Level 3 apprentice Early Years Educator - qualified to Level 3 or above Please see out GDPR  information.  _________________________________________ Willow Cottage Nurseries is recruiting passionate and childcare professionals and educators to help us deliver the highest quality education and childcare. Would you like to work in a beautiful rural location with extensive outdoor facilities? We believe that our staff should feel valued and be part of a supportive team of childcare professionals. Job Roles Senior Practitioner (Deputy Room Leader) - L3+ Early Years Educator - L3+ Early Years Educator Apprentice - L3 Early Years Practitioner - L2 Location - Positions available at -...

We have exciting part-time and full-time opportunities at Apple Tree. We are a family run establishment where children come first. We pride ourselves in providing children with a 'home from home' experience. Working at Apple Tree offers: Competitive salaries Full-time   and   Part-time   flexibility Small class sizes Ongoing training opportunities (Apprenticeships, EYITTs, SENDCo courses) Senior Management development opportunities Childcare discounts Qualifications Required:   Full and Relevant Level 2/3 The ideal candidate will be responsible for: Effective teaching and learning for children from 0-5 years Safeguarding children and ensuring their individual needs are met Maintaining a safe, secure, caring and stimulating learning environment. Keeping accurate records of children’s progress and effectively working in partnership with parents and colleagues. Contact our friendly office team, we look forward to hearing from you soon....

We have a fantastic opportunity for an  Early Years Educator  to join our team at  Farcet Village Nursery based in Farcet.   Rated Good  by Ofsted and 9.9  on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator to join us in our  Preschool Room  who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.   What we offer: The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based in Berkshire , however we do offer Level 1 Childcare courses across Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Somerset, Cornwall and many others. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE COURSE This Study Programme is designed to give you an introduction into Childcare providing you with quality work experience and practical, Tutor led workshops/1:1 sessions as well as some online learning. A typical week consists of two study days' and three days’ work experience. We can cater for all individual needs and design the programme to suit you as an individual. We also offer Maths and English Functional skills if required. We have other work placements in the area available. A free DBS is provided, and work experience set up for you*, local to where...

Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based at  Holland Park Pre-Prep & Nursery, Greater London.  However, we do offer Level 1 Childcare course in many other Nurseries across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, West Sussex and many more. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE NURSERY Located in the heart of Kensington, Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery (HPPN) offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We embrace innovative teaching methods that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning through discovery and exploration. Our dedicated team ensures every child develops confidence, creativity, and essential early skills in a supportive and engaging setting. With a strong focus on early childhood education, HPPN...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth. Happy Nursery Days, a subsidiary of Ekaya Housing Association, is an award winning 43 place neighbourhood nursery catering for babies and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 5 years. It has been in operation since 6th September 2004; it is designed and developed to provide high standards of childcare in a safe and secure environment, with spacious playrooms and a large eco-friendly garden area which provides ample play areas. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that your child is happy, relaxed and totally at ease in a safe caring environment, whilst encouraging them to develop young minds and bodies. We are fully committed to promoting positive parental involvement and encourage their feedback and views. The Setting has...