Nursery Assistant

Kindred Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Greater London is seeking a proactive Nursery Educator to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. This role involves strong communication with parents and colleagues, implementing engaging activities, and observing children's progress. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to Early Years Childcare, with desirable previous nursery experience. Join us for structured hours, competitive pay, and generous benefits including Birthday Off and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Birthday Off

6 fully paid sick days

Cashback Healthcare Plan

Retail Discounts

50% Childcare Discount

Flexible shift options

Discounted gym Membership

Pension Discovery

Career Development

Qualifications

• Previous nursery experience desirable.
• Commitment to working within Early Years Childcare.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Undertake duties to ensure nursery runs smoothly.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational ability

Outstanding customer service

Good time management

Job description

Overview

Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues. Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop. Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised. Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play. Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations. Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training.
• Attend parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend.
• Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail. Provide outstanding customer service. Have good time management, meeting deadlines. A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare. Desirable: Previous nursery experience.

Benefits

Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access, Career Development. Work‑Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable). Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave. Award‑Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Salary

£12.21 - £12.50 gross per hour (£25,592.16 - £25,675 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week year round).

Recruitment Process

Our process includes:

1. A video interview followed by a face‐to‑face interview with a stay and play at the nursery.
2. 'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children. Fully supervised.
3. Background checks, references, DBS, qualification verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.