144 nursery assistant jobs found in Milton Keynes

The Childcare Hub Nursery Assistant Permanent | 7:30am - 3:30pm hours per week | Monday – Friday Join our team at a nature-based setting where we embrace the Curiosity Approach accreditation, fostering a child-led play environment that nurtures curiosity, exploration, and independence. Our large, welcoming setting cares for children from 3 months to 5 years old, offering a variety of enriching experiences that support their development at every stage. The children have access to our unique rooftop garden, complete with a pizza oven, where they can explore and engage in hands-on, creative activities. We believe in supporting our staff too, offering free lunch and a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere. If you are passionate about creating a dynamic, nature-inspired learning environment, we would love for you to be part of our dedicated team. We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people....

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery at Kents Hill, Milton Keynes.  Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2023' 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 25 years’ experience who specialise...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or Level 2 in Early Years is desirable) to join our nursery at Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes.  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.   Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2024' 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 promoting the professional development of our employees. The role is 40 hours per week working between 07.30 and 18.15 Monday...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our newest Nursery to join Acorn in Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes.  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 Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2023' 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 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs...

Flitwick Day Nursery. Nursery Assistant    |          40 hours          |          £23,920 per annum Are you enthusiastic, creative, and love working with children? Flitwick Day Nursery is looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team in the Foxes Room, working with our energetic and curious 2-3-year-olds! In this role, you’ll be supporting little ones as they reach key development milestones, sparking their imagination, and helping them explore the world through play. Whether it’s creating awe and wonder, telling the same story 20 times with excitement, or transforming a simple box into a magical castle, every day will be an adventure! In this role, you’ll help children reach important milestones, ignite their imaginations, and encourage them to explore the world through play. From reading the same story 20 times with excitement, singing nursery rhymes with gusto, or transforming a cardboard box into a magical castle, every day brings new adventures...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nurseries at our site at Colworth Science Park,  Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.  Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2022' 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 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train...

Ramsey Day Nursery Nursery Assistant (Unqualified) Full Time 40 hours Salary ranging from £20,800 - £25,396.80 per annum  Are you interested in becoming a Nursery Assistant and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families? Ramsey Day Nursery, proudly rated GOOD by Ofsted, is looking for a passionate Nursery Assistant to join our growing team. You'll be part of a close-knit team and within this role, you'll help ensure top-quality care, education, and compliance, while contributing to the smooth daily running of the nursery. Building positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and management is key. Located in Great Whyte, our nursery spans two spacious buildings and provides high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer a nurturing environment where children can explore, expand their natural curiosity, and learn through play, fostering their development in a safe and engaging setting....

Nursery Assistant Chef Schedule: 29 hours per week, all-year round The right candidate will deputise for the nursery chef in their absence, which may require some flexibility in working hours Stratford Nursary are looking for a Nursery Assistant Chef to join their growing team in 2024. In this role you will need to assist the Nursery Chef and prepare and cook lunch and tea for the children within the nursery. Our Assistant Chef will be required to work for 20 hours, 5 days per week, all year round to fit in with the needs of the nursery. Nursery Assistant Chef roles and responsibilities: - Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients . - Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen. - Unloading fresh supplies and...

Katey’s Nursery and Preschool is a proud member of the newly formed Chalk Nursery Group. We are looking for a passionate Nursery Assistant or Nursery Practitioner to complement our first-rate team. We provide excellent care for children in our contemporary and innovative settings and encourage everyone to be creative. If you appreciate being valued in your workplace and want to make a difference, then this role is for you. You'll create a nurturing environment and implement engaging activities that support children's growth and well-being.   What can we offer you as a Nursery Practitioner: Up to 28 days holiday a year Free smart Katey’s house uniform Free daily lunch and drinks Ongoing CPD opportunities Guidance and support from highly skilled and experienced team members Fun company events Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles   Childcare discount Flexible working Health & wellbeing...

CherryLands Nursery is Ofsted rated Good and provides care for children from 3 months – 5 years with a sperate activity room and soft play room on site.  We are looking a Nursery Assistant to join our team in our 0-2s. Within this role you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents and provide an enabling environment. This role is working 42.5 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 8am-18:00pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. You will need to have childcare experience. Salary raning from £8.60 - £11.44 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. As Nursery Assistant, you will: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS and staff:child ratios Provide...

Cherrybrook Nursery Scotlands Bridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 3HQ Nursery Assistant - 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round - Salary up to 26,984.10 per annum depending on qualfiications and expeirence. Cherrybrook Nursery is Ofsted rated Good and has an activity room as well as soft play on site. Each room has access to their own balconies and the babies have a dedicated garden for them to explore. We have a car park onsite and good transport links to the nursery. We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our growing team and provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. This role is working 42.5 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:15am-18:30pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. Salary upto £26,984.10 per annum depending on qualifications and...

Location: Cherrybrook Nursery Address:  Scotlands Bridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 3HQ Position: Nursery Lunch Cover/ Kitchen Assistant  Hours: 16 hours per week - Thursday & Friday Only  Salary: £9,518.08 per annum  Qualification: Full and relevant Childcare Qualficiation desirable  Cherrybrook Nursery are looking for a Nursery Lunch Cover/Kitchen Assistant to support the team on a Thursday and Friday each week. We have a car park onsite and good transport links to the nursery. Roles and responsibilities: Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients . Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen. Unloading fresh supplies and organising the stock room. Checking sell-by dates and rotating food stock. Ensure 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 along with 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...

Nursery Lunch Time Assistant Location: Milton Keynes  Hours: 20 hours per week Please note this is  not  a term time only role Childcare Hub Nursery are looking for a Nursery Lunch Time Assistant to join the team and support the practitioners with the children's daily routines across the lunch period. At Grosvenor Nursery we pride ourselves on putting the children at the heart of our team and living in the moment whilst following the interests of the children. A Level 2/ Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable and experience of working with children is essential. Main responsibilities as Nursery Lunch Time Assistant include: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or Level 2 in Early Years is desirable) to join our nursery at Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes 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 role will be 40 hours per week, working 5 days per week, Monday  to Friday, working between 07.15 and 18.15. 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 promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility...

Rushden Day Nursery After School Club Assistant – Unqualified Hours – 32.5 hours per week working 11am – 6pm Monday-Friday, All Year Round. Salary: £8.60 - £11.44 per hour Rushden Day Nursery are looking for an After School Club Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. Within this role you will be supporting the nursery from 11am-3pm with lunch cover throughout the setting followed by caring for our after school club children from 3pm-6pm. Our after school club can take children up to the age of 12 years old and plan activities based on their interests and development. Our nursery is rated by Ofsted as GOOD   and we strive for this high quality every day, are you ready to join a team of high quality, knowledgeable practitioners to support our families and children? After School Club Assistant main duties and responsibilities*: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times...

Rushden Day Nursery Job Role: SEN 1:1 Support Hours:  32.5 hours per week (working 9am-4pm Monday-Friday) Salary: £21,125 per annum (£12.50 per hour) SEN Experience - essential Level 2 / Level 3 Childcare Qualification - essential Are you passionate about SEN? Able to think outside the box? Good with strategies to support understanding? Looking for a rewarding role making a difference to children and families lives?  Rushden Day Nursery have the opportunity for someone to join their team on a permanent part time basis.  We   are seeking a SEN 1:1 to join the team to support children with SEN needs within the setting. Within this role you will support and promote their individual development with lots of sensory play and regulating activities whilst encouraging and supporting daily routine & safety, working closely with the nursery SENCo, childrens families and any other outside agencies to promote the best outcomes for the child....

Level 3 Apprenticeship - 40 hours per week / ALL YEAR ROUND Welcome to Hungry Caterpillars – A multi award winning, family run children’s nursery group.  Currently celebrating 25 years of inspiring little minds and providing the very best in early years education and childcare.  We are very proud of our success, which has been achieved by having an amazing team of staff and educators, who are dedicated and passionate about the work they do and the impact they have on shaping children’s lives.  Our ethos is to invest in our staff and ensure they are offered the very best in personal development, training opportunities and career progression, together with a competitive salary and a happy, welcoming workplace.  Why become an Apprentice Educator with Hungry Caterpillars? All Apprentices start on an initial 18 month contract and upon completion will have the opportunity to progress onto a permanent practitioner contract (which would also result in an uplift in...

Cherrygrove Nursery Nursery Lunch Time Assistant 17.5 hours per week 10.30am - 2pm, Monday - Friday, All year round Salary ranging from £8.60 - £11.44 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Please note this is  not  a term time only role Cherrygrove are looking for Nursery Lunch Time Assistant to join the team and support the practitioners with the children's daily routines across the lunch period. The children are spread across three age-related rooms. All rooms have their garden areas to enable them to explore the outdoors; there is also a Soft-Play Room that provides a great opportunity for the children’s physical development to be developed. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role Main responsibilities as Nursery Lunch Time Assistant include: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Understand...

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...