Nursery Assistant

Kindred Education Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 36,406,000 - 36,534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Kindred Education Ltd in Lincoln is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help provide a safe, stimulating environment for children to learn through play, build relationships with children and their families, and support staff to maintain high standards of care.

The role requires effective communication, good organisation, and a commitment to early years education. We offer a supportive culture, training opportunities, and a competitive hourly rate of £12.71–£12.75 as

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, 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

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Time management

Commitment to Early Years

Job description

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. Other responsibilities: Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, 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

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development, and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we're excited to welcome an Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work., At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

Salary: £12.71 - £12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16 - £25,724.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

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
• Supportive Culture - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
• 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.

• Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy