5 jobs found in west northamptonshire

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...

Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Brafield 🎓 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 @ Brafield. 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. Acorn Early Years is a well-established not-for-profit childcare provider with over 35 years’ experience , delivering high-quality early years education across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford. Our nurseries are built on strong values, including nature-based learning, child-centred practice, and professional development , and we are proud to have been recognised as a ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day Nurseries....

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...

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...

ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....