Early Years Assistant - New Cross Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

LEYF Nurseries; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in London seeks a compassionate and reliable Early Years Assistant for their New Cross Nursery. Offering a competitive salary of £25,396.80 per year, the role focuses on supporting a safe and fun learning environment for children. Applicants do not need prior qualifications but must have a strong work ethic and a genuine love for working with children. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, pension, and childcare discounts.

Benefits

70% discount on childcare fees

Generous pension at 7%

Up to 35 days off per year

Access to wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work all year round.
• Natural with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team in supervising fun activities.
• Care for the children ensuring their safety and happiness.
• Assist in activities like trips and baking sessions.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Ability to safeguard children

Strong work ethic

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Early Years Assistant - New Cross Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time, London

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LEYF Nurseries

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Early Years Assistant - Full Time - New Cross, SE14 - £25,396.80 per year + amazing benefits

If you love children, this could be the job for you

"When I come back from holiday, the children's faces light up." - Bobbi-Jo, former Apprentice

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other.

What's in it for you?

"LEYF has helped my career through ongoing training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Educator

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeingapp, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

"I like the teamwork here. They've given me a lot of skills to help develop my career." - Estefania, Early Years Assistant

If you're a natural with children and want to find out if childcare is for you, this could be a great next step.

You'll support the nursery team in supervising fun activities, caring for the children and keeping them safe and happy.

As part of the team, you might take the children on a train to the Science Museum, hop on a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or join in baking sessions with the children and your nursery chef.

While entry qualifications aren't necessary, if you want to learn more, we can help you get the training you need. Whether this is your first step into work or you're looking for a career change, age is no barrier.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• To be able to work all year round
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, reliable and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, New Cross Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. Based in the borough of Lewisham, New Cross Nursery and Pre-School which is a short walk from local bus routes and transport hubs offers a fun and exciting environment for children to enjoy and learn in. The rooms are split over 2 floors and being one of our larger settings, they have a spacious garden which gives the children opportunities to expand their outdoor learning.