Nursery Assistant

Family First; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days paid holiday

75% childcare discount

Career growth and training

Health & wellbeing support

Staff socials and appreciation

Company pension and on-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First’s Greenfields Nursery School in Shipston-on-Stour is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant to join a supportive team. You’ll help children learn, play and grow in a safe, engaging environment, planning activities aligned with EYFS and building trusted relationships with families.

We value flexibility, development opportunities and wellbeing support, with DBS paid for, uniform provided, and a welcoming culture that recognises effort and participation across staff.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable with a desire to support children's development.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate to maintain a happy, supportive nursery environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

English proficiency

Education

Early Years experience

EYFS & safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Shipston-On-Stour, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/07/2026

At Greenfields Nursery School, 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.

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 bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture.) 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.

Greenfields Nursery Schoolis 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.