Early Years Assistant

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank and 30‑

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare (Subject to the UK

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Annual performance-related pay raises

Brilliant career progression

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee

Perkbox discounts and savings

Wellbeing hub access

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido is seeking an Early Years Educator for our Wandsworth nursery in London. This full-time role (40 hours per week) offers a salary between £26,436 and £27,000 per year. Join a fast-growing international company that champions career growth and a strong, caring culture.

We value safeguarding, excellent learning support, and collaborative teamwork. Qualified applicants will thrive in a nurturing environment and contribute to our high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment
• Be a consistent key person
• Observe and plan learning
• Use varied teaching strategies
• Create enabling environments
• Support SEND needs
• Safeguard children effectively
• Carry out safety checks

Job description

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £26 - £27,000 / year

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Assistant you'll be more than just an educator; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B, 04, 6 Barley Walk, High Street, London SW18 1UL

The Early Years Assistant role offers a salary range of £26,436 to £27,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company- who champion career growth like no other!

Benefits

By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

Job Responsibilities

Create a nurturing environment

Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.

Be a consistent key person

Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children.

Observe and plan learning

Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development.

Use varied teaching strategies

Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.

Create enabling environments

Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.

Support SEND needs

Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.

Safeguard children effectively

Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.

Carry out safety checks

Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848

*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.