Nursery Assistant

Family First; Crews Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Head Start - Crews Hill Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, is seeking a Nursery Assistant for lunch cover at Crews Hill, Enfield. The role offers 11am-3pm, 20 hours per week, with a salary of £13 per hour (£13,520 per annum) and on-site parking.

You’ll work in a caring, supportive team, following EYFS guidelines and promoting children’s wellbeing, development and safety daily.

Qualifications

• Passion to work with children.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Assist with engaging activities and daily routines.
• Follow EYFS guidelines and staff ratios.
• Meet children's daily care needs and support development.

Skills

English fluency

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Team player

Job description

Crews Hill, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/06/2026

• Location Head Start Day Nursery - Crews Hill
• Date Opened 26/06/2026
• Job Type Part time
• Province London
• City Crews Hill
• Postal Code EN2 9BD
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Nursery Assistant - Lunch cover – 75% Childcare Discount

Salary: £13 per hour / £13,520 per annum

Hours: Part time - 11am-3pm - 20 hours

Location: Head Start - Crews Hill Day Nursery - Theobalds Park Road, Crews Hill, Enfield, EN2 9BD - Free On-site Parking

At Head Start, Crews Hill Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant - Lunch cover 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:

• 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
• 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 Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Supporting the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Assisting with engaging, age-appropriate activities and daily routines
• Working in line with EYFS guidelines and staff:child ratios
• Helping to meet children’s daily care needs and support their development
• About You

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

• Passion to work with children
• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Why Join Us?

The nursery is Ofsted‑rated Good set in beautiful surroundings, where a supportive team is backed by an exciting refurbishment creating fresh, modern spaces for children and staff to enjoy.Easily accessible by rail via Crews Hill station, with free onsite parking and convenient access from Enfield Town, Gordon Hill, the A10 and M25. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

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.

Head Start -Crews Hill Day Nursery 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.