Nursery Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Bourne

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Communication Organisational Skills Customer Service Time Management Early Years Childcare Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid Activity Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Nursery Assistant for its Bourne nursery. This full-time, permanent position offers £12.21–£12.50 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Information

Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Bourne, PE10 9NS
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £12.21 – £12.50 gross per hour (£25,592.16 - £25,675 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 — sign up to reveal] Family

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 — sign up to reveal], 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 a Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Bourne.

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 — sign up to reveal]?

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

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

To apply for the Nursery Assistant position with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 — sign up to reveal]!

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.