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My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
13 Oct, 2026
Part time
Nursery Cook (Part-Time)
£15.20 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Bromsgrove, UK
Nursery Cook - Bromsgrove Part-Time | 15 Hours per Week | 2 Consecutive Days | £15.20 per Hour At Shooting Stars Nurseries , every day is an opportunity to make a difference to children's lives. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Cook/Chef to join our friendly team at our Bromsgrove nursery . If you take pride in preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals, enjoy working independently, and understand the importance of catering for children's nutritional, dietary and allergy requirements, we'd love to hear from you. This role would suit an experienced cook or chef from a nursery, school, care home, hospital, healthcare, hospitality, or catering environment who is looking for a rewarding role where their work directly supports children's health and wellbeing. Role Details Position: Nursery Cook/Chef Location: Shooting Stars Nursery Bromsgrove, B61 0AE Salary: £15.20 per hour Hours: 15 hours per week, worked over 2 consecutive...
Nursery Name:
Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove
Catering
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
09 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...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton
Catering
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
08 Oct, 2026
Part time
Nursery Cook
Mama Bear's Day Nursery St George, Bristol BS5, UK
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is looking for a reliable and experienced Cook to join our friendly team in Speedwell. Our nursery provides a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 4 years, and we are committed to offering nutritious, home‑cooked meals every day.   The Nursery Cook will prepare and cook fresh breakfasts, lunches and teas for babies and young children, following a set menu. Duties also include stock management, maintaining a clean kitchen, washing up and ensuring high standards of hygiene at all times.   ⭐ What We’re Looking For ⭐ • Experience cooking in a similar environment (school, nursery, care setting or catering) • Food Hygiene certificate (essential) • Knowledge of allergies, dietary requirements and cross‑contamination  • Familiarity with Safer Food Better Business (preferred)  • High standards of cleanliness and organisation   If you’re passionate about providing...
Nursery Name:
Speedwell - Whiteway Road
Catering
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
08 Oct, 2026
Part time
Nursery Cook
Mama Bear's Day Nursery Downend, Bristol BS16 6AQ, UK
Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a  Cook  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.   The role involves preparing and cooking fresh breakfasts, home cooked lunches, and teas for babies and young children to a set menu. As well as preparing food, the role will involve stock management, washing up duties and maintaining a clean kitchen. Very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene are required and familiarity with Safer Food Better Business is preferred. Food Hygiene certificate is essential.   The ideal Candidate will have experience of cooking in a similar environment. Awareness of allergy’s, dietary requirements and cross contamination is essential.   Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be...
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Downend - Stanbridge Road
Catering
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
11 Sep, 2025
Casual
Nursery Chef / Cook - Advert
£33,280 - £42,640 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
We are looking for a caring, passionate person who can prepare home-cooked meals for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. You will support our nursery cooks creating delicious, balanced meals, following our four week rolling menu. Our meals are designed to be sustainably sourced, low sugar and age appropriate. We only serve high quality, low fat, locally sourced meat.   Roles and responsibilities As our new Nursery Cook you will: be available to cover the absences and holidays of our nursery cook team   be able to work both independently and cooperatively with the management Team, nursery staff and the children.  maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the whole kitchen. be able to cater for the individual dietary requirements of each of the children work to the requirements of Safer Food Better Business requirements and COSHH. have at least 1 year’s professional cooking experience Contract Bank (variable hours) contract -...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
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...
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Acorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer
Catering
Shoots
30 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£15.50 - £17.00 hourly
Shoots Poole, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship –  Deputy Manager at Little Beans Garland (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Little Beans Garland as a Pre-School Team Leader . Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential  You must be able to gain a clear DBS and  two satisfactory references Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role is desirable. A strong understanding of the EYFS is essential. Safeguarding experience is highly desirable. Little Beans Garland was designed with a specific vision by the two owners with learning and the environment at the very heart of their project - Little Beans Garland. Every inch designed and set out to maximise free flow and play opportunities for all our...
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Shoots Sales
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Apprentice
Shoots
17 Sep, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£10.50 - £12.71 hourly
Shoots Salisbury, UK
Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton, Salisbury. Requirements; Previous Childcare experience is preffered Brambles Cholderton is set in the Wiltshire countryside, and our unique setting is situated right next the popular Choldertonrare breeds farm. At Cholderton Brambles we take inspiration from Forest School ethos where we passionately believe children learn and thrive from being surrounded by nature’s abundance. We are located next door to Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Healthy morning snacks are prepared on the fire, children take part in preparation, and we cook vegetables from our own vegetable garden which the children have grown Our unique setting has a wildlife pond, and we are surrounded by large trees. ​We have a yurt with a log burner in...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
13 Oct, 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
13 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£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
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
13 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Assistant
£26,436 - £27,060 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, 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 Moulton Park
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
08 Oct, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£28,516 - £29,556 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, 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 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;...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
07 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,664 - £28,704 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, 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 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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
07 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,060 - £27,476 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, 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 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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Moulton Park
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
WMC Training
05 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Apprentice
£8.00 - £12.71 hourly
WMC Training Cannock, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Cannock (WS11). 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 . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. 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...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
05 Oct, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,060 - £27,476 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 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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Shoots
01 Oct, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£8.00 hourly
Shoots Hereford, UK
Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Staunton-on-Wye Pre-School & Kids Club, Hereford Requirements ; A Level 2 Childcare qualification would be desirable  Previous experience in a nursery setting or in a similar role with similar responsibilities You must be able to gain a clear DBS GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent ( preferred but not always essential). We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will play a key role in supporting children’s development, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, and working as part...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
WMC Training
29 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
£12.71 - £14.10 hourly
WMC Training Northampton, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Northampton (NN7). 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 . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. 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...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
WMC Training
24 Sep, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£13.80 - £14.00 hourly
WMC Training Birmingham, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Solihull (B93). 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. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities.  You will have a desire to progress to management roles and be enrolled in a LV5 Lead Practitioner qualification. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
WMC Training
24 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
£13.25 - £13.50 hourly
WMC Training Birmingham, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Solihull (B93). 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 . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. 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...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
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