Nursery Assistant

Family First Nurseries; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Health & Wellbeing Support

Supportive Culture

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Holly Corner Kindergarten in Colchester is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant to join a friendly team. You’ll help children learn, play and grow in a safe, engaging environment, with flexibility and opportunities to progress.

The role offers part-time hours, a supportive culture, and benefits such as holiday entitlement and DBS cover, with a commitment to safeguarding and EYFS principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Colchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

Hours: Part-time (36 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) with flexible options available

Location: Holly Corner Kindergarten

At Holly Corner Kindergarten, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
• Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
• Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
• Company Pension and free on-site parking
• DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Build trusted relationships with children and families
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.

• A desire to learn and grow
• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Why Join Us?

Holly Corner Kindergarten is an OFSTED GOOD (2025) nursery in Colchester, based on Shrub End Road in a charming converted home. The nursery provides exceptional childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years across three age groups, fostering a calm atmosphere with natural resources that inspires curious, independent thinkers.

Children thrive through exploration in thoughtfully designed rooms that encourage self-discovery and hands-on play. Activities may include sensory experiences, early communication and creative projects tailored to age and interests.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

(Nursery Name) is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.