72 jobs found in Bedford

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...

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...

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 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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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  London E2 9BA .  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, routines, and...