Nursery Assistant- Sunbeams Nursery

MIChild Group; Atherton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Atherton is looking for a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their beautiful setting. This full-time role (40 hours per week) offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and child well-being. Responsibilities include safeguarding children, creating an engaging atmosphere, and collaborating with parents. Benefits include competitive salary, childcare discounts, and extensive training opportunities. Be part of a recognized team dedicated to nurturing children's development and shaping futures.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50% childcare discount

Mental Health support

Extensive training opportunities

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free meals

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about working with children.
• Must have a 'can-do' attitude.
• Must be flexible and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safeguarding of children, staff, and families.
• Promote a high-quality environment for children.
• Ensure welfare and learning development requirements are met.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Share responsibility for health and safety.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Understand and promote the company’s ethos and values.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Adaptability

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Location: 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, M46 9DF
Position: Nursery Assistant
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Due to nursery growth, we are looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Nursery Assistant for our beautiful Sunbeams Setting based in Atherton.

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Why Join MiChild?

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily—not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK’s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years—an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector‑wide recognition.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be passionate
• To have a can do attitude and be adaptable to the needs of the nursery and company.
• To be flexible and reliable

Key Responsibilities:

• To prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting.
• To promote a fun, high quality environment for all children in our care.
• Ensuring the Welfare and Learning development requirements of all children are met at all times.
• To confidently and respectfully work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for the health and safety of the nursery.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures set out by the company.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
• Take pride in the delivery of exciting and age appropriate activities.
• To fully understand and promote the company’s Ethos and Core Values.
• To use initiative at all times.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a supportive, award‑winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

👉 Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.