Early Years Assistant

Kindred Nurseries; Wheathampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Career development

Work-life balance

Competitive pay & benefits

Award-winning family

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries in Wheathampstead is seeking an Early Years Assistant to provide warm, safe and playful care for children. You will collaborate with a passionate team to support learning through engaging activities and daily routines.

We value a caring, proactive approach, excellent communication and a willingness to develop within our Early Years settings. Successful applicants undergo safeguarding checks and will access ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team to provide a warm, welcoming and home-from-home environment for every child.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn through play.
• Assist in delivering engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity, creativity and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children’s daily routines, helping them feel happy, safe and secure.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Observe and celebrate children’s achievements, supporting their learning and development.
• Follow Kindred’s policies and procedures, promoting safeguarding, health and safety at all times.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and nursery events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care and education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Childcare enthusiasm

Education

Prior childcare exposure

Job description

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

Are you looking to start your career in early years or take your first step into childcare? Join Kindred as an Early Years Assistant and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can learn, play and thrive every day.

Want to know what it’s really like to work at Kindred?

Visit our Why Work With Us page to explore our benefits, career development opportunities and discover why so many of our colleagues choose to grow their careers with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the nursery team to provide a warm, welcoming and home-from-home environment for every child.

• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn through play.

• Assist in delivering engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity, creativity and development.

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Support children’s daily routines, helping them feel happy, safe and secure.

• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.

• Observe and celebrate children’s achievements, supporting their learning and development.

• Follow Kindred’s policies and procedures, promoting safeguarding, health and safety at all times.

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and nursery events.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care and education.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience within an Early Years or childcare setting.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kindred

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development: Whether you’re starting your career or looking to progress, we’ll support your learning and development every step of the way.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.

What Happens Next?

Our recruitment process may include:

• Initial video interview.
• Face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session (where applicable).
• Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and qualification verification.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and qualification verification, in line with our safeguarding policy.

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