Nursery Assistant

Family First; Eastcote; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Health & Wellbeing Support

Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Flexible Working Options

On-site Parking

Job summary

Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School, part of Family First Group in Eastcote, is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant for a part-time role. You’ll support children’s learning and play in a safe setting, with EYFS-aligned activities and a nurturing team.

Flexible hours, generous holiday, and staff benefits are highlighted. This role requires empathy, reliability, and a passion for early years education.

Qualifications

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

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

Early years experience

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Eastcote, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

• Location Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School
• Date Opened 13/10/2026
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• Job Type Part time
• Province Harrow
• City Eastcote
• Postal Code HA4 8RZ
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Nursery Assistant

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Hours:Part Time, 24 hours, Monday, Thursday,Friday

Location: Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School

At Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School , 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?

Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is an OFSTED GOOD (2023) nursery in Ruislip, on Myrtle Avenue. Our nursery offers an exceptional Montessori environment integrated with Early Years Foundation Stage for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with strong safeguarding and nurturing care that helps every child feel secure and independent. We value parent partnerships and professional collaboration for personalised growth. 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.

Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School 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.