Nursery Nurse/Nursery Assistant - First Steps Nursery, Yateley School

Yateley School; Yateley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Yateley is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join First Steps Nursery. This role involves working with children and their families in a nurturing environment aimed at providing the best start in early education. The successful candidate must possess creativity and resilience, ensuring a positive contribution to the nursery's goals. The organization values academic and personal development while promoting a supportive community for both children and staff.

Qualifications

• Resilient and committed to child development.
• Creative personality capable of inspiring children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the childcare setting.
• Work with children and families to ensure the best start for early years.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen. We are keen to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated colleague to join our team at First Steps Nursery. Our children are a delight; keen to play & learn, happy, full of energy and have warm and friendly families to work alongside us, giving the children the best start in their early years.

You will be joining a friendly, professional and supportive organisation that is completely committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our babies and young people and the best professional development for staff. First Steps Nursery is a warm, nurturing & fun childcare setting, firmly rooted within the local community.

If you are committed, resilient, have a creative personality, and are capable of making a positive contribution to our setting and inspire both the children and staff, then this could be the post for you. The successful candidate will share the ambitions, ethos and values of First Steps Nursery.

In addition to permanent staff, we are also open to recruiting casual workers to cover staff absences, particulary during term time. If you are applying on this basis please state on your application.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should complete the application form together with the personal statement within the form, and address the job description and person specification in their application. CV’s are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date

Monday 12th January 2026. Early applications are welcomed, closing date could be earlier should a successful candidate be appointed.

First Steps Nursery and Yateley School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).