Nursery Assistant

Family First Nurseries Group; Royston; Híbrido; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working

33 days annual leave

Childcare discount

Career development

Health & wellbeing support

Pension

DBS paid

Uniform provided

Resumo da oferta

Family First Day Nursery in Royston, United Kingdom, is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a caring, enthusiastic team. You will help children learn, play and grow in a safe environment with flexible 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday, and options for 4 or 5 days or part-time/bank hours.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS, building strong relationships with children and families, and supporting a positive, collaborative atmosphere.

Qualificações

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Responsabilidades

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Royston, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/10/2026

Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday-Friday) with flexible options available

Location: Royston Day Nursery (parking on site)

At Royston Day 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 contemporary rooms support Early Years Foundation Stage learning with a special focus on baby acceptance and delicious fresh food prepared daily. 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.

Royston Day 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.