Early Years Assistant - Harlow

Kindred Nurseries; Harlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our caring team. You'll support children through play, daily routines and learning activities, helping them feel happy, safe and valued.

Working alongside experienced staff, you will deliver engaging activities, observe children's development and build strong relationships with families and colleagues while following safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Qualifications

• Support children through play, daily routines and activities.
• Observe and celebrate children's achievements.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, welcoming environment for every child.
• Help create a safe, stimulating environment for learning through play.
• Build relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support daily routines, ensuring children feel happy and secure.
• Maintain a clean, organised nursery environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Passion for childcare

Job description

As an Early Years Assistant, you'll work alongside our experienced nursery team, supporting children through play, learning and everyday routines while developing your own skills within a caring and supportive environment. You will:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience within an Early Years or childcare setting.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
  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?
  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.
• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.

What Happens Next?

• 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.

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?