Permanent Nursery Assistant | SW20 | £10.85-£12.71ph

Nurture the Early Years in SW20!🌟

We are working with a wonderful nursery in SW20, and they are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a highly supportive, "Good" Ofsted-rated setting that truly values outdoor adventures—complete with all-weather gardens, Forest School sessions, and specialized activities like Teddy Tennis and Boogie Mites! The nursery has dedicated arts and crafts areas, a lending library and music and movement areas. 

This is a permanent role in a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and genuinely supported to grow. Join a passionate team who are dedicated to providing the children with the best start in life. 

The Perks of Joining This Team:

This nursery believes in looking after their staff just as well as they look after the children. When you join them permanently, you will receive an incredible, comprehensive benefits package:

• Fantastic Time Off & Flexibility: 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays, with 3 days used for the Christmas and New Year shutdown), plus flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. 

• Enhanced Family Support: Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks, and paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks. You are also supported with paid parental bereavement leave (up to 4 weeks), paid compassionate leave (up to 2 weeks), and paid miscarriage leave (up to 2 weeks). 

• Health & Wellbeing: A dedicated extra 'Wellbeing Day' off just for you, 24-hour remote GP appointments, and medical cashback for dental, physio, and alternative therapies. You will also receive Statutory Sick Pay from day one and Life Assurance (for ages 18-65). 

• Financial & Lifestyle Perks: A big childcare discount, a £500 refer-a-friend bonus, a company pension scheme with employer contributions, and an employee portal with hundreds of discounts (including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets!). 

• Culture, Growth & Sustainability: Enjoy tailored in-house training, genuine career progression, and year-round recognition and rewards (with the whole month of May dedicated to celebrating the team). You will be joining a "Certified Great Place to Work" with a strong sustainability focus, including Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation. 

• The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after you have completed 2 years of service! 
  
  

The Caring Team We Need:

We are looking for a hands-on, proactive Nursery Assistant who loves being immersed in nature and creative play.

What you will be doing:

• Supervising and supporting the children, keeping them safe, engaged, and happy at all times.

• Preparing fun, educational activities under the guidance of the Level 3 qualified practitioners.

• Building fantastic, positive relationships with the children, their parents, and your new colleagues.
  
  

What you must bring to the room:

• The Right Nature: A deeply nurturing personality, genuine enthusiasm, and a readiness to get involved in everything from arts and crafts to outdoor sessions.

• Safety First: A strict commitment to following company policies and safeguarding procedures. (Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role).
  
  

Begin Your Journey Now

This nursery reviews applications as soon as they arrive and may close the role early, so don't wait around!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and secure a fantastic permanent role in a truly supportive SW20 nursery.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Raynes Park
• Salary / Rate: £10.85 – £12.71
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: ZR_LDNG1
• Call: 0113 328 0668