Nursery Assistant

Childbase Partnership; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization is seeking a Nursery Assistant to inspire children and create engaging learning opportunities in Leamington Spa. The ideal candidate has experience with children aged five and under and is knowledgeable about child development and safeguarding. Offered is a permanent contract with varied shifts and numerous benefits, including generous leave, childcare discounts, and career development opportunities. This role requires candidates to reside within commuting distance and hold the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance days

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under.
• Knowledge of child development, ideally with EYFS knowledge.
• Ability to plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children through engaging learning activities.
• Observe and assess children’s progress.
• Ensure children's safety and promote their well-being.

Skills

Experience with children aged five and under

Knowledge of child development

Ability to create learning opportunities

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Advocate for safeguarding

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner.
Location: Emscote House Day Nursery | Leamington Spa | CV32 5DE
Contract: Permanent - 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week.
Salary: £25,708.80 per annum (pro‑ratio) | £12.36 per hour.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑ratio), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

• We are employee‑owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax‑free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You are passionate about inspiring children: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an years environment.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to work as a Key - Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and will effectively communicate with children, parents and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.