Nursery Assistant

RGIT Australia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Working Week

32 Days Annual Leave

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression opportunities

New site openings

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Abacus Ark Nursery in Earlsfield, London, is seeking a Nursery Assistant to support daily routines and EYFS activities, helping children learn, play and thrive in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work full-time across four days, with 32 days annual leave and a healthcare cashback plan, plus opportunities for training, progression, and new site openings within a family-run team.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Previous nursery or childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to provide 2 references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily nursery routines and EYFS activities.
• Encourage children’s learning and development through fun activities.
• Build children’s confidence and independence.
• Record observations using our parent communication system.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Patience

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Safeguarding & safety knowledge

Reliability

DBS check eligibility

References provided

Right to work in UK

Job description

Full-time Permanent Unqualified

Posted 23 Sep 2026

Description

Nursery Assistant

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Earlsfield

Salary: £26,500 – £28,800 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued...

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

• 4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
• 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)
• Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)
• Training & Career Development - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications
• Progression opportunities within the company
• New site openings - further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with:

• Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
• Long service rewards
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Team social events and celebrations
• Company pension
• Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
• Inclusive and positive working environment
• First aid and safeguarding training

About the Role:

As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. You’ll support daily routines, encourage children’s development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child has a positive nursery experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily nursery routines and EYFS activities
• Encourage children’s learning and development through fun activities
• Build children’s confidence and independence
• Record observations using our parent communication system
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Genuine passion for working with children
• Previous nursery or childcare experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check
• Ability to provide 2 references
• Right to work in the UK

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to join a supportive nursery team where you can grow and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Our mission is to empower every child with the essential tools they need to thrive from day one of school and to discover the joy of learning. We are dedicated to nurturing their Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social Understanding, and Trustworthiness, alongside introducing language, mathematics, and a wider understanding of the world. We seek to ensure children are not only ready to learn but also to shine. We believe in the boundless potential of every child and strive to ignite their passion for learning, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.