Nursery Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Orpington
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Communication Organisational Skills Customer Service Time Management Early Years Education Paediatric First Aid Safeguarding Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Assistant

Location: Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Part-time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: £12.71 – £12.75 per hour (full-time equivalent £25,724 - £26,640)

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 GP Access, gym discount, pension, and more.

About the Role

Are you passionate about early years education? Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – a family where you can grow, thrive, and make a difference. We’re looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team in Orpington. Whether you’re starting out or looking for a new step, this role offers 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
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Good time management and meeting deadlines
  • Commitment to working within Early Years Childcare
  • Desirable:
  • Previous nursery experience
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Hygiene

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Use a friendly approach with parents, carers, children, and colleagues
  • Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children to learn, play, explore and develop
  • Maintain a homely, clean, and organised environment
  • Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
  • Build relationships with key children, record interests and achievements through observations
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including safeguarding
  • Maintain professional relationships and report concerns
  • Attend staff meetings, training, and events as required

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

  • Supportive Culture – Built on strong relationships, teamwork, and belonging.
  • Career Development – Clear progression pathways, training, and mentorship.
  • Work-Life Balance – Structured hours, flexible shift options.
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Regular benchmarking, bonuses, pensions, paid leave.
  • Award-Winning Family – Recognition and personal growth.

Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling interviews. Expected start date: ASAP.

  • Video interview followed by face-to-face with a 'Stay and Play' session
  • Observation of working with children (fully supervised)
  • Background checks, DBS, Qualification Verification per Safer Recruitment Policy

How to Apply

Click the 'Quick Apply' button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest. We aim to respond within 2–5 working days.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job reference: HD1532255OrpNA | [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Education Limited | [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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