42 jobs found in Northampton

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Brafield Nursery Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church. We offer full and part-time care for up to 44 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  One of the nursery’s most attractive features, and extremely popular with the children, is the wonderful outside space and gardens, fully enclosed and secure for the children to enjoy. The nursery gardens offer plentiful opportunities for outdoor play and learning, which is a key aspect of Acorn’s ethos. Pre-school children have regular Forest School sessions in the nursery garden. The building itself was formerly the village primary school and, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture, it has been...

Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday  Emberton Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Emberton (Acorn) . 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 Emberton Nursery We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. In the nursery, we offer full and part-time care for up to 37 places for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all...

We are seeking an enthusiastic Playworker to assist with our Out of School Club in Barton Seagrave. NN15 6QY This is a part time position, 20 hours pwe week 07:30-8:30 & 13:00-18:00 Monday - Friday  Barton Seagrave Out-of-School Club provides fun and engaging childcare for children before and after school. The club caters for children aged 4 to 11 years and operates from a designated room next to the school hall and the children have full use of the school hall. The club is open to all children who attend the school and runs Monday - Friday, term time only. Role: To support a holistic approach to the planning ensuring play principles are covered 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...

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Cleaner to join our team at Kents Hill Nursery . The role is 10 hours pwer week, 6:30-8:30pm.  The salary will be up to £12.71 per hour The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a cleaner in a working environment Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email:  r ecruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment. Benefits Working at Acorn As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer: Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family...

Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Mulberry Bear - Open University Campus 🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity Full time - 36 hours per week Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn Nursery in Stony Stratford . This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn , working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. About Acorn Nursery, 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. The Acorns and Squirrels room caters for children aged four months to two years old. The Acorn room has 12 spaces and the Squirrels room...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant -  20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery.     About Cold Harbour Nursery Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 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.  The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Hedgerows Nursery  We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Hedrows, Netherfield.      About Hedgerows Nursery 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. The Acorns and Squirrels room caters for 15 children, aged four months to two years old. It has a bright main play room, a sleep area and nappy changing/toilet facilities and children have access to a safe enclosed garden. Our Oaks room has provision for 24 children, aged three and four, and is a bright room with...

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 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.  The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within our nursery. Our Nature Kindergarten hosts outdoor playschemes, bushcraft and...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 About Acorn Early Years – Mulberry Bear - OU Campus 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. The Acorns and Squirrels room caters for children aged four months to two years old. The Acorn room has 12 spaces and the Squirrels room has 16 spaces. It has a bright main play room, which offers a range of sensory play with a range of resources to support children’s physical, emotional and language development. There is a sleep area and nappy changing/toilet facilities, and children have access to a safe, enclosed garden. Our Oaks room caters for children aged three and four, and has 24 spaces, and is a bright room with a wide range of open-ended and first-hand experiences. All the nursery meals are freshly prepared...

Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday Castlethorpe Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castlethorpe 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.  About Hedgerows Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 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...

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...

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...

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...

About us: Lewknor Preschool is a friendly, community-based preschool in the village of Lewknor, Oxfordshire. We provide high-quality early years care and education, including outdoor learning sessions, in a warm and welcoming setting. The role: We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our core team. You will help deliver safe, stimulating and inclusive care and education in line with the EYFS framework, with flexible part-time hours that fit around family life. You will: Act as a key worker for a group of children Provide high-quality care, learning and play opportunities Support children's emotional wellbeing and development Contribute to observations, planning and assessments Manage snack and lunch periods, including food hygiene and allergy awareness Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers What we're looking for Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding...

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...

35hr/ week 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 nursery school based in Birmingham  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 or around children  .  You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. 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...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, along with a desire to continually develop your skills to better support the children in your care?   WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Kidlington OX5 1RF. 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...

Locations: Hanwell (W7) Uxbridge (UB8) Acton (W3) Are you passionate about working with children and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years Education? WMC Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join a well-established nursery group as Apprentice Nursery Practitioners . This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship . Working alongside leading training providers, you will receive comprehensive support from experienced nursery managers, in-house specialists, and external training partners to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in childcare. Schedule - Hours: 40 hours per week (Rotating shifts between 7.30 AM – 6.30 PM) Key Responsibilities Provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care for children. Support the planning and delivery of engaging play and learning activities in line with 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...