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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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Stanwick
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...
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Acorn at Cold Harbour
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...
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Acorn Day Nursery Sharnbrook
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Childbase Partnership
01 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£12.87 hourly
Childbase Partnership Chobham, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 36-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. 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...
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Pennypot Day Nursery
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Childbase Partnership
01 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£12.87 hourly
Childbase Partnership Headington, Oxford, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location: Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part-time options available of 2-5 full days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. 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...
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Sandfield Day Nursery
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
Ethos Education
04 Sep, 2026
Casual
Nursery Assistant
£14.00 - £16.00 hourly
Ethos Education London, UK
Nursery Assistants needed in London! We are looking for dedicated and caring Nursery Assistants to work at this lovely nursery in London.  The nursery has cover shifts available daily, usually 6 hour shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm, with an hourly rate of £14-£16. This is a great opportunity for Nursery Assistants looking to expand on their early years experience or for more flexible work opportunities. Previous experience and an Early Years or Childcare qualification would be ideal for the suitable Nursery Assistant. As a Nursery Assistant, you will be covering shifts within a supportive early years setting, and your responsibilities will include: Supervising indoor and outdoor play Assisting with activities and learning sessions Supporting daily routines Personal care and nappy changing Helping out with meal/snack times Assisting with daily outings to the park Supporting children aged 0-5 This nursery is easy to reach thanks to excellent transport links,...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Ethos Education
04 Aug, 2026
Casual
Nursery Assistant
£14 - £16 daily
Ethos Education Earls Court, London, UK
Nursery Assistants needed in Earl's Court! We are looking for dedicated Nursery Assistants to work at this lovely nursery in Earl's Court, West London.  The nursery has cover shifts available daily, usually 6 hour shifts between 7:30am to 6:30pm, with an hourly rate of £14-£16. This is a great opportunity for Nursery Assistants looking to expand on their early years experience or for more flexible work opportunities. Previous experience and an Early Years or Childcare qualification would be desirable for the suitable Nursery Assistant. As a Nursery Assistant, you will be covering shifts within a supportive early years setting, and your responsibilities will include: Supervising indoor and outdoor play Assisting with activities and learning sessions Supporting daily routines Personal care and nappy changing Helping out with meal/snack times Assisting with daily outings to the park Supporting children aged 0-5 This nursery is easy to reach thanks to excellent...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Dinotots Group Ltd
21 Jul, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£12.71 - £13.36 hourly
Dinotots Group Ltd Blyth, UK
Due to a significant increase in the number of children, we have an exciting opportunity for two experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our group. If you have experience working with children from birth to four years and hold a level 3 qualification in childcare, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team today, as there is exceptional potential for career advancement. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in early years education and a genuine passion for working with young children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and develop essential skills. The Early Years Practitioner will play a crucial role in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, as well as their communication and language skills, and physical development through engaging activities and effective communication. We are looking for professional Early Years...
Nursery Name:
Dinotots Daycare (Blyth Town Centre)
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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
Atlas Staffing UK
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Nursery Assistant Level 3
£13.50 - £13.75 hourly
Atlas Staffing UK N22 - Woodgreen
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...
Nursery Name:
Atlas Staffing UK
Room Leader/Team Leader
Atlas Staffing UK
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Nursery Assistant Level 3
£14 - £14 yearly
Atlas Staffing UK N17 - Haringey
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...
Nursery Name:
Atlas Staffing UK
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Atlas Staffing UK
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Nursery Assistant Level 3
£13.50 - £14.00 hourly
Atlas Staffing UK E1 - Whitechapel
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...
Nursery Name:
Atlas Staffing UK
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Atlas Staffing UK
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Nursery Assistant Level 3
£13.50 - £14.00 hourly
Atlas Staffing UK W5 - Ealing
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...
Nursery Name:
Atlas Staffing UK
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Seedling Nursery
11 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£25,194 - £26,000 yearly
Seedling Nursery Royal Leamington Spa, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Seedling Nursery
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Atlas Staffing UK
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Nursery Assistant Level 3
£13.50 - £14.00 hourly
Atlas Staffing UK E4 - Chingford
Role Summary As an Early Years Practitioner (Level 3), 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...
Nursery Name:
Atlas Staffing UK
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
23 Oct, 2026
Part time
Assistant Nursery Cook (Part-Time)
£8.00 - £12.71 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Birmingham, UK
Assistant Nursery Cook (Part-Time) Shooting Stars Nursery | Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3QJ 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Approximately 11:00am to 2:00pm | Permanent | All Year Round Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour (National Living Wage age-dependent) Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant or Assistant Cook looking for family-friendly daytime hours? Join our Kings Norton nursery and help prepare healthy meals that support children's growth, development and wellbeing. Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Cook to support our kitchen operations at our Kings Norton setting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing nutritious food, maintaining high hygiene standards, and contributing to a positive environment for young children. Working alongside our Nursery Cook, you'll help provide balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5 years while ensuring the kitchen and nursery environment remain...
Nursery Name:
Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton
Catering
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
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 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
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