Early Years Assistant - Grow & Thrive in Our Nursery Team

Kindred Nurseries; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is recruiting an Early Years Assistant to join our friendly team in the United Kingdom. This part-time role (30 hours per week) supports children through play, daily routines and learning activities, helping them feel happy, safe and secure in a warm, home-from-home setting.

You will assist in creating engaging activities, build relationships with children and families, and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards while developing your own early years skills.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Caring and enthusiastic approach

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Passion for child development

Education

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kindred Nurseries is recruiting an Early Years Assistant to join our friendly team in the United Kingdom. This part-time role (30 hours per week) supports children through play, daily routines and learning activities, helping them feel happy, safe and secure in a warm, home-from-home setting.

You will assist in creating engaging activities, build relationships with children and families, and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards while developing your own early years skills.