Nursery Assistant

Family First Nurseries; Epsom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full 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

Cherryfield Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries network, is seeking a Nursery Assistant to support children's learning, play, and development in a caring environment.

You will plan activities, build strong relationships with families, and contribute to a warm, inclusive team culture. The role offers flexible hours, holiday benefits, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
• Ability to plan age-appropriate activities

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

Confident English

Caring & Enthusiastic

Job description

Epsom, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/07/2026

Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) with flexible options available

Location: Cherryfield Nursery (local public transport + Onsite Parking )

At Cherryfield Nursery, 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?

Our bright nursery is designed to offer variety across the day, including four garden spaces that support fresh-air play and exploration. Children can also benefit from indoor physical play in a dedicated soft play space, 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.

Cherryfield 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.