246 nursery assistant early years assistant jobs found in Hereford

Job post summary Pay:   £12.81-£13.65 per hour Job Description: An exciting opportunity to join our team. Two positions available. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy nursery in Hereford. Children's learning and development is paramount to us and we believe the early years are so very important to ensure children gain a passion for learning. Our unique Reggio Approach values the voice of the child and encourages learning and development through creativity within natural, stimulating environments. Applicants must have the following: NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or above) Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification. Minimum 1 year experience working with children aged 6 month to 5 years Valid paediatric first aid certificate preferred but training can be provided Safeguarding children certificate preferred but training can be provided Good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)...

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 Duties: Assist in...

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...

About the Role Role Summary As an Nursery Assistant, you will work within a nursery setting to deliver high-quality care and education to young children. You will plan and implement activities, support children’s developmental needs, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to create a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring compliance with early years standards. 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...

Role Summary As an Nursery Assistant, you will work within a nursery setting to deliver high-quality care and education to young children. You will plan and implement activities, support children’s developmental needs, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to create a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring compliance with early years standards. 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...

🌟  We Are Looking for a One-to-One Support Worker for Children 🌟 Full-time | Part-time | Flexible opportunities available Are you passionate about making a real difference through one-to-one support for children? We’re looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated one-to-one support worker to provide individual support for children and help them feel safe, confident, and able to thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact every day. Due to our continued expansion, we also have other preschool roles available for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who would like to join our growing team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We are committed to supporting every child as an individual and creating a nurturing environment where they can succeed. ✔ Meaningful and rewarding work supporting children individually ✔ Flexible working patterns ✔ A welcoming and supportive team ✔ Opportunities for...

🌟 Join Our Preschool Family – Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner 🌟 Full‑time | Part‑time | Term‑time | All‑year‑round Permanent & Maternity Cover Positions Available Do you believe the early years are where everything begins ? We’re looking for two warm, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our busy, friendly preschool , where children are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. With one permanent role and one maternity cover position available due to expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a truly supportive team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We’re not just a preschool — we’re a team that cares deeply about children and each other. ✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your life ✔ Competitive rates of pay ✔ A welcoming, supportive team environment ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ A setting where your ideas, creativity, and passion are valued 👶 Your Role...

🌟 Join Our Preschool Family – Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner 🌟 Full‑time | Part‑time | Term‑time | All‑year‑round Permanent & Maternity Cover Positions Available Do you believe the early years are where everything begins ? We’re looking for two warm, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our busy, friendly preschool , where children are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. With one permanent role and one maternity cover position available due to expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a truly supportive team. 💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us We’re not just a preschool — we’re a team that cares deeply about children and each other. ✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your life ✔ Competitive rates of pay ✔ A welcoming, supportive team environment ✔ Ongoing training and professional development ✔ A setting where your ideas,...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG? If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Shirehampton, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a...

Do you love working with children and need a flexible job that fits your lifestyle?  Join the Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery family! We're on the lookout for a passionate and organized Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Bank Staff team. Whether you're a student, a parent, or returning to work, this role offers the ideal combination of flexibility and career development in a supportive and vibrant environment. Why Join Us? Work-Life Balance : Flexible shifts that work around your availability. Competitive Pay : Receive excellent rates of pay. Professional Support : Join a skilled, approachable team committed to excellence. Growth Opportunities : Access to career progression and professional training. Comprehensive Support : Everything you need to succeed, including a welcome pack, uniform, full induction, and training. Your Responsibilities: Step in as essential cover across our nursery, ensuring daily tasks such...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG? If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Downend, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local...

We’re looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team at our Clifton nursery. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional early years education and high‑quality care, we’d love to hear from you.  Our vibrant nursery is ideally located on the corner of Whiteladies Road and Apsley Road and is easily accessible by car or public transport. ⭐ What we’re looking for ⭐ • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification • Strong understanding of the EYFS • A warm, positive and child centred approach  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development ⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐ We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy: Your birthday off Free uniform Complimentary meals when dining with the children 50% childcare discount for your...

We’re looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team at our Speedwell nursery. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional early years education and high‑quality care, we’d love to hear from you.  Our nursery provides a warm, stimulating environment where children learn through play at their own pace. We’re especially proud of our spacious, well‑resourced garden (a favourite with both children and practitioners!) ⭐ What we’re looking for: ⭐ • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification • Strong understanding of the EYFS • A warm, positive and child‑centred approach  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development ⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐ We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy: Your birthday off Free uniform...

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...

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...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Officer (Third in Charge) to join our team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the nursery. From being a fairy godmother one day to a firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, supporting the delivery of outstanding care, education and safeguarding while leading by example and inspiring your colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, assuming responsibility in their absence where required. To lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, promoting high standards of practice and positive professional...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location:  Garsington Road Day Nursery | Cowley, Oxford | OX4 2DQ. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. Salary:  £26,769.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.87 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-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 : 23 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 your leave or sell the...

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 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...