Nursery Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Communication skills Organisational ability Customer service Time management Early Years Childcare Paediatric First Aid

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Assistant

Location:  , London, United Kingdom London W7 2DT

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £12.71 – £12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16 - £26,724 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access

Join the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development, and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds?  At [Employer hidden], we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome an Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in , London, United Kingdom. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Have good time management, meeting deadlines
  • A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare  

Desirable:

  • Previous nursery experience
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Hygiene

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities:

  • Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
  • Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop.
  • Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised
  • Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
  • Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations
  • Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
  • Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
  • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Other responsibilities:

  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend
  • Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality
  • Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families.

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

At [Employer hidden], we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

  • Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
  • Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
  • Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
  • Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling interviews

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

  • A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
  • ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
  • Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy

Ready to Start Your [Employer hidden] Journey?

To apply for the Nursery Assistant position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with [Employer hidden]!

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check

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