Nursery Assistant

Family First Nurseries; Totton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Health & Wellbeing Support

Supportive Culture

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries is hiring a Nursery Assistant for Play Away Totton in Totton, UK. You’ll support children’s learning through play, align activities with EYFS, and help create a warm, inclusive environment.

The role offers flexible working options, strong development opportunities, and DBS support. You’ll join a caring team focused on safeguarding and the wellbeing of children and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Childcare experience

Flexible working

Job description

Totton, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026

• Location Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton
• Date Opened 26/10/2026
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• Job Type Full time
• Province Hampshire
• City Totton
• Postal Code SO40 9HL
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Nursery Assistant

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

Location: Play Away Day Nursery Totton

At Play Away Totton, 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 team uses child‑led "planning in the moment" within the Early Years Foundation Stage to ignite curiosity and development. 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.

Play Away Totton 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.