Nursery Practitioner / Montessori Assistant (4 Days a Week)

Marylebone Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks paid holiday

4-day week

Sponsored Montessori training after 6–

Job summary

Marylebone Services in Hampstead (NW3/NW6) is seeking a calm, patient Early Years Assistant to work with babies and toddlers, supporting Lead Guides to create a peaceful, stimulating environment.

Join a nurturing team with generous holiday, a 4‑day week on a rotating rota, and access to sponsored Montessori training after 6–9 months to support your professional growth and safeguarding duties.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification (or UK-recognised equivalent).
• Minimum UK nursery experience of 2 years with babies and toddlers.
• Current Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and age-appropriate learning for babies and toddlers.
• Support Lead Guides to maintain a calm, safe classroom environment.
• Assist in day-to-day nursery operations, safeguarding, and maintaining regulatory standards.
• Engage with ongoing Montessori training and development.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Team player

Early years knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Hampstead (NW3 & NW6), London

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum, DOE + Outstanding Training Package

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (4 days per week on a rolling rota)

Working Hours: 7:45 am – 6:15 pm

Marylebone Services is delighted to recruit for a premium, nurturing nursery setting located in the desirable Hampstead area (operating across NW3 and NW6). Our client is a highly regarded provider fundamentally committed to investing in their staff's long-term professional growth. While they embrace Montessori principles, this is an assistant role where you will be fully supported.

The Role

We are seeking a calm, patient, and dedicated Early Years professional to work specifically with babies and toddlers. You will support the Lead Guides in creating a peaceful, stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and age-appropriate learning experiences for babies and toddlers.
• Maintain a calm, patient, and positive demeanor to support a peaceful classroom environment.
• Assist in day-to-day nursery operations, safeguarding, and maintaining flawless regulatory standards.
• Actively engage with internal training and show a passion for developing your knowledge of the Montessori pedagogy.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification (or UK-recognised equivalent).
• Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience working within a nursery setting in the UK, specifically with babies and toddlers.
• Compliance: A current Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
• Right to Work: Valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK.Traits: A naturally calm, patient personality with a genuine love for early years development.

What Our Client Offers

• Generous Leave: 7 weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Work-Life Balance: A 4‑day working week (days off managed on a fair team rota).
• Career Growth: High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to access sponsored Montessori training after 6–9 months with the team.
• Supportive Culture: An employer that consistently invests in staff wellbeing and career milestones.