Part-Time Early Years Assistant - Growth & Development

Kindred Nurseries; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our friendly nursery team on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will support children through play, learning and daily routines in a warm, home-from-home setting.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive practice and collaboration with families and staff. We value a positive, caring approach, strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for early years development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years environment.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team to provide a warm, welcoming and home-from-home environment for every child.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn through play.
• Assist in delivering engaging activities that encourage children's curiosity, creativity and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children's daily routines, helping them feel happy, safe and secure.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Observe and celebrate children's achievements, supporting their learning and development.
• Follow Kindred's policies and procedures, promoting safeguarding, health and safety at all times.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and nursery events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kindred Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our friendly nursery team on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will support children through play, learning and daily routines in a warm, home-from-home setting.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive practice and collaboration with families and staff. We value a positive, caring approach, strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for early years development.