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Caring Kindergartens Ltd
03 Nov, 2026
Casual
Casual Nursery Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
LOVE WORKING WITH LITTLE PEOPLE? COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM Casual Nursery Assistant – Caring Kindergartens Are you looking for flexible work where no two days are ever the same? Do you enjoy being around children, getting involved in play and making a difference to their little worlds? We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and caring Casual Nursery Assistants to support our teams across Caring Kindergartens! Whether you're studying, looking to gain experience in childcare or simply want some extra flexibility, this could be the perfect opportunity. What will you be doing? Supporting our Early Years teams with the daily care and supervision of children. Getting involved in fun, creative and play-based activities. Helping to create a safe, happy and welcoming environment. Supporting mealtimes, routines and everyday nursery activities. Being a friendly, positive extra pair of hands when our nurseries need additional support....
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
02 Nov, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£26,436 - £27,060 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,060 - £27,476 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
Big imaginations. Little people. A career that matters. Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified Caring Kindergartens | Helping little people grow, every day. Do you believe the little things you do today can make a big difference tomorrow? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe childhood should be full of curiosity, discovery, laughter and opportunities to grow. Every child is unique, every achievement deserves celebrating, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. One day, you could be helping a budding scientist explore the world around them. The next, joining a teddy bear's picnic, building an incredible den or helping a little one discover the confidence to try something new. And somewhere amongst the paint-covered fingers, muddy wellies, curious questions and proud little smiles, you'll be doing something truly important: helping children build the foundations for their future. We're looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9, UK
Nursery Assistant Full-time - 7:15-6:15 4 days per week   We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Stanwick  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 Stanwick Nursery  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 78 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 children have use of two...
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Acorn at Stanwick
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
03 Nov, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£26,436 - £27,060 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Wellingborough, UK
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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Wellingborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
19 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Bedford, UK
Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday Sharnbrook Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Sharnbrook 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 Sharnbrook 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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Sharnbrook
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
20 Jul, 2026
Casual
Bank Nursery Assistant
£11.00 - £14.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Bedford, UK
BANK NURSERY ASSISTANT £11-£14.50 per hour We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant or qualified practitioner for our Nursery in Sharnbrook. Hours are flexible.  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. 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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Sharnbrook
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant Bank
Acorn Early Years Foundation
07 Aug, 2026
Part time
Tea Time Assistant
£8.50 - £12.71 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Brafield-on-the-Green, Northampton NN7 1BP, UK
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 Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday Emberton Nursery We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Emberton 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 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...
Nursery Name:
Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
02 Nov, 2026
Part time
Lunchtime Assistant
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 Stomy Stratford Nursery  We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Stony Stratford.     About 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 places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will have the opportunity to be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Stony Stratford
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
23 Oct, 2026
Part time
Lunchtime Assistant
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 Westcroft Nursery  We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Westcroft Nursery      About Westcroft Nursery  Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very fortunate to have Howe...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£28,516 - £29,556 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, UK
Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,664 - £28,704 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, UK
Big imaginations. Little people. A career that matters. Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified Caring Kindergartens | Helping little people grow, every day. Do you believe the little things you do today can make a big difference tomorrow? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe childhood should be full of curiosity, discovery, laughter and opportunities to grow. Every child is unique, every achievement deserves celebrating, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. One day, you could be helping a budding scientist explore the world around them. The next, joining a teddy bear's picnic, building an incredible den or helping a little one discover the confidence to try something new. And somewhere amongst the paint-covered fingers, muddy wellies, curious questions and proud little smiles, you'll be doing something truly important: helping children build the foundations for their future. We're looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
20 Oct, 2026
Part time
Nursery Assistant 1:1
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant on a 1:1 basis looking after a child with SEN,  (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery at Cold Harbour at Milton Keynes.  The position is 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday. We can be flexible on how the hours are split across the week.   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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Cold Harbour
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
16 Oct, 2026
Casual
Bank Staff
£11.00 - £14.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our Westcroft Nursery.   Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very fortunate to have Howe Park Wood on our doorstep, which we visit regularly. We offer full and part-time care for up to 92 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 Sep, 2026
Casual
Bank Staff
£11.00 - £14.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our Deanshanger Nursery.   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 specialises 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. 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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
02 Nov, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£26,436 - £27,060 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Daventry, UK
Love working with little people? Your next adventure starts here! Nursery Assistant Caring Kindergartens | Little moments. Lasting impact. Big smiles, little discoveries and the chance to make a difference every single day! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend your days exploring, creating, laughing and helping little people discover the world around them? At Caring Kindergartens, no two days are ever the same! One minute you could be joining a teddy bear's picnic, the next building the tallest tower, splashing in muddy puddles or helping a little one master a skill they've been practising for weeks. And while there will be plenty of fun, laughter and unforgettable moments along the way, there's something even more rewarding about being part of a child's early years journey: knowing that the care, encouragement and support you give today can help shape their tomorrow. We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Assistant...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Daventry
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
22 Oct, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Daventry, UK
Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Daventry
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
08 Oct, 2026
Part time
Kitchen Assistant
£10.50 - £13.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Burton Latimer, UK
Kitchen Assistant Acorn Early Years – Burton Latimer Nursery  🕙 Hours:  Monday - Friday 12:00-18:00 30 hours per week Acorn Early Years is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our welcoming team at  Burton Latimer  Nursery . This is a vital role supporting the preparation of nutritious, age‑appropriate meals and maintaining a clean, safe and positive kitchen environment for our children. Our nursery in Burton Latimer is the largest within the Acorn group. We provide full and part-time care for up to 92 children aged from four months to four years. Our opening hours are from 7.15 am to 6.15 pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The nursery is situated on a half-acre site next to the football club and sports field. It is purpose-built, featuring large and airy rooms with underfloor heating. Our facility includes spacious indoor areas and an extensive outdoor play space designed for both our Acorns (children under 18...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer
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