Nursery Lunch Cover

Family First Nurseries Group; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 8,500 - 9,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid holidays (33 days)

Childcare discount

Career growth

Wellbeing support

Supportive culture

Pension

DBS paid

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries Group operates Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. A Nursery Assistant role offers flexible hours (4 or 5 days, part-time or bank), with generous benefits and career growth opportunities in a nurturing setting.

You will support learning and development, plan engaging activities, and help build strong relationships with children and families while ensuring safeguarding and EYFS guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Confident written and spoken English

Job description

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/07/2026

• Salary - £8,478.60 pa - £9874.80 pa - (dependent on NMW)
• Lunch cover - 11.30am-2.30pm - Monday to Friday

At Poppies Beaconsfield 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?

Poppies Beaconsfield is set in a beautifully converted former farm, creating a warm and welcoming environment that has been rated Good by Ofsted. The nursery features two spacious barn buildings filled with charm and character, along with a fantastic outdoor space that children love to explore. Families benefit from a friendly, long‑standing team led by an experienced management group with over 18 years in early years education. Convenient on‑site parking and a peaceful walk from local transport links make drop‑off and pick‑up easy for parents and carers.

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.

(Nursery Name) 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.