Nursery Assistant

Join the Kindred 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 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
• Provide outstanding customer service
• 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

Other responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training
• Treat all personal and sensitive information with utmost integrity and confidentiality
• Undertake any other duties to ensure smooth running of the nursery

Why Join Kindred?

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

• Supportive Culture – Built on strong relationships and belonging.
• Career Development – Clear progression pathways and mentorship.
• Work-Life Balance – Structured hours and flexible options.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Generous benefits including bonuses and pensions.
• Award-Winning Family – Recognition and personal growth.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling interviews. Expected Start Date: ASAP.

1. A video interview followed by a face-to-face with a stay and play at the nursery
2. ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children
3. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification

To apply, click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter.

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

Job reference: HD1532191LinNA

Closing date: 22/05/2026

Posted 13 days ago