Nursery Assistant & Early Years Assistant Job Vacancies in or near South East England Nurseries

Posted 1 hour ago Early Years Assistant - Part time

Godstone, Surrey 

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Part Time
  • £12.20 – £15.20 per hour

Early Years Assistant - part time Godstone Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part...

Posted 24 Mar 2026 Temporary Nursery Proprietor

Tonbridge, Kent 

Bumble Bees Day Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Salary dependent on qualification and experience

Bumble Bees Nursery in Paddock Wood is looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our amazing team, could you be the right candidate? Bumble Bees is a privately owned setting which has been under the same owner since 1994. We are registered for 58 children. Our Baby Unit currently has 15 babies attending daily, split between two rooms, with the nursery having 32 children split into 4 groups...

Posted 23 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant - Unqualified

Haywards Heath, West Sussex 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Part Time
  • up to 19,827.60 per annum (based on a 30 hour week)

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Happy Days Nursery team at Haywards Heath. As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early Years...

Posted 21 Mar 2026 Nursery Apprentice

Banbury, Oxfordshire 

Child First Banbury Nursery
  • Full Time
  • from 7.50
  • £7.50 – £7.70 per hour

As a Nursery apprentice, you want to be part of the right nursery. One where there are great opportunities to grow, develop, and make a difference while achieving the best possible outcomes for all the children in your care. · Great staff, all the staff are absolutely amazing, my daughter loves them and make me so happy that she is so well looked after. · Staff members are great, a special review...

Posted 21 Mar 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Banbury, Oxfordshire 

Child First Banbury Nursery
  • Full Time
  • Salary from £12.50ph
  • £12.50 – £12.95 per hour

As a Nursery Practitioner, you want to be part of the right nursery. One where there are great opportunities to grow, develop, and make a difference while achieving the best possible outcomes for all the children in your care. · Great staff, all the staff are absolutely amazing, my daughter loves them and make me so happy that she is so well looked after. · Staff members are great, a special review...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 nursery assistant

Bicester, Oxfordshire 

Child First Bicester
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Competitive salary
  • £26,000 – £27,000 per annum

Job Summery As a Nursery assistant, you want to be part of the right nursery. One where there are great opportunities to grow, develop, and make a difference while achieving the best possible outcomes for all the children in your care. The standard of care for the children is excellent we could not have been happier with the care and support she has had. The rooms are clean, thoughtfully managed,...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Early Years Assistant - UQ

Southampton, Hampshire 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Full Time
  • up to £26,436.80 per annum (based on 40hr week)

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our brand-new, purpose built nursery in Boorley Green! As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Seasonal / Holiday Club Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.10 – £14.08 per hour

Seasonal / Holiday Club Assistant Thrift Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part of...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Childcare practitioner/assistant for our 2-3 yr room

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

St George's Childcare
  • Full Time
  • £12.21 – £13.19 per hour

Staff benefits/welfare include: Excellent base salary Free childcare for 1st child Free lunch 28 days holiday per year (incl. bank holiday) Paid time off for the Christmas and New Year nursery closure 3 months maternity leave fully paid Access to watercoolers Free hot and cold drinks and snacks during breaks Large staff room with TV and sofas Fully funded levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 childcare qualifications...

Posted 17 Mar 2026 Nursery Apprentice

Lightwater, Surrey 

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater
  • Full Time
  • £10.00 per hour

Nursery Apprentice Location: Monkey Puzzle Lightwater Salary: £10 per hour (Depending on qualifications/experience) Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater. Key Responsibilites: Team working, we are a lovely family feel nursery and we strive for happiness for our people Ensuring the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes...

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant (Bank)

Slough, Berkshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • bank benefits
  • £13.00 per hour

Nursery Assistant Stoke Podges FWC | Childcare | Bank | Part Time | £12.58 per hour Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Are you about to leave school/college with a qualification in childcare or have some childcare experience? Are you looking for a great start...

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Haywards Heath, West Sussex 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Full Time
  • up to £25,396.80 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Primrose House Nursery in Haywards Heath. As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early Years...

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant - Unqualified

Portsmouth, Hampshire 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Full Time
  • up to £25,396.80 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Happy Days Nursery team at Portsmouth. As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early Years Assistant,...

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Pre-school Room Assistant - part-time summer cover

Cobham, Surrey 

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Salary based on experience and qualification status

This is a Temporary part time position in our Pre school Room from May to September. Would be ideal for a university or college student. Come and join our lovely friendly Little Acorns team. Extra ad hoc hours available.

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Toddler Room Assistant

Cobham, Surrey 

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Salary based on experience and qualification status
  • £18,000 – £22,000 per annum

Due to our exceptionally low staff turnover we have a very rare opportunity for someone to join our small, super friendly team at Little Acorns. The position can either be for 4 or 5 days a week (40 or 42.5 hours). Working in our Toddler Room with up to 12 children aged 2-3 years, there is also a room leader and a second assistant working with you in this room. Your role will include helping to meet...

Posted 13 Mar 2026 Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Hailsham, East Sussex 

Bunny Run Child Care Centre Ltd
  • Full Time
  • 28,558
  • £28,558 per annum

Join Our Team at Bunny Run Nursery! Rated Ofsted Good | Family-Run for Over 30 Years | Set in 5 Acres of Woodland Who We Are Bunny Run is one of the largest independent nurseries in East Sussex. We're a family-run setting based in beautiful rural Hellingly, operating for over 30 years and currently rated Good by Ofsted. Set in 5 acres of private woodland, our 140-place nursery includes dedicated baby,...

Posted 12 Mar 2026 Creche Assistant (Bank)

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Contract
  • bank benefits
  • £13.00 per hour

Creche Assistant (Bank) Milton Keynes FWC | Childcare | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.58 per hour, dependent on experience We are looking for a Creche Assistant at our club, who will create a safe, secure and stimulating creche environment - one where children can explore their potential. You'll consider their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development. You'll do it through play and...

Posted 12 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant Level 2 or 3

Lancing, West Sussex 

Little Lancing - Lancing College Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • competitive salary + 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Come and join our friendly staff team at our wonderful modern nursery! We are seeking full-time Level 2 or Level 3 practitioners for 40 hours a week, with part-time or bank staff positions also available. We offer high quality daycare and early years education with an emphasis on nurturing children's natural curiosity and a love of learning. We have extensive outdoor space with a new Forest School...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Mulberry Day Nursery (Maidenhead)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £27,040 – £32,427 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Mulberry Day Nursery | Maidenhead | SL6 4ET. Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Shifts between 07:00-18:30 Monday-Friday | Choose 36-40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 27-30 hours over 3 days, or 18-20 hours over 2 days. Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £26,770 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £26,769.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.87 per hour. We’ve...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Early Years Assistant - UQ

Eastleigh, Hampshire 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Full Time
  • Salary of up to £25,396.80 per annum

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our brand-new, purpose built nursery in Boorley Green! As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early...

Posted 09 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant

Liphook, Hampshire 

Highfield and Brookham Nursery
  • Full Time
  • Competitive salary

Our nursery is a special place. Our team of dedicated staff are caring and nurturing, with a clear understanding of child development and how to support every child as an individual on their educational journey. We embrace outdoor learning and children can be found outside, no matter what the weather. We constantly reflect on our practice and we keep up to date with the latest research relating to...

Posted 07 Mar 2026 Early Years Assistant

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire 

Maltman's Green School Day Care and Nursery for Girls
  • Part Time
  • Competitive

Little Malties is our year-round full day care for pre-school girls aged 23 years. We are based in the beautiful grounds of Maltman’s Green school in Gerrards Cross and are lucky to have access to their many facilities. What we need: Early years / pre-school assistants, ideally with a minimum of a CACHE level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent, with boundless energy and big hearts. Permanent...

Posted 05 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant

Maidstone, Kent 

Sutton Valence School - Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £26,706 per annum
  • £26,706 per annum

Job Description We are looking for a Full Time Nursery Assistant to join our outstanding Nursery team for from March 2026. The Nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm. The Nursery Manager works closely with the Nursery Assistants to ensure all hours are covered. Your hours will be agreed with you in advance to suit the needs of the Nursery each week and will include some 7.30am starts and some 6.00pm...

Posted 05 Mar 2026 Bank staff

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
  • Part Time
  • Tbc

Are you looking for adhoc work or work through the holidays? Look no further, we are a fun loving nursery who support and educate our children through play in the natural environment. We spend most of our day outside where the children can explore their own interest. We are looking for team players who will support our excellent and experienced staff who provide the best care and education to our...

Posted 04 Mar 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Haywards Heath, West Sussex 

The Acorns Nursery & Forest School
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.21 – £14.00 per hour

Nursery Practitioner – Full-Time or Part-Time The Acorns Nursery and Forest School – Lindfield, Haywards Heath Are you a kind-natured, creative, and caring individual who loves working with children? Do you believe in nurturing young minds through play, nature, and exploration? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at The Acorns Nursery...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Early Years Apprentice

Cranbrook, Kent 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Apprenticeship
  • £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)

Are you wanting a career in childcare? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? We're looking for Early Years Apprentices to join our Happy Days team based at our Juniors Day Nursery, Cranbrook, part of Happy Days Nurseries. As an apprentice, you will be working towards a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. You will gain exposure and hands on experience whilst completing your qualification, whilst...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Southampton, Hampshire 

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
  • Full Time
  • Up to £25,396.80 per annum

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our brand-new, purpose built nursery in Boorley Green! As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners. About the role: As an Early...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Nursery Assistant (Bank)

Slough, Berkshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • bank benefits
  • £13.00 per hour

Nursery Assistant Stoke Podges FWC | Childcare | Bank | Part Time | £12.58 per hour Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Are you about to leave school/college with a qualification in childcare or have some childcare experience? Are you looking for a great start...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Apprenticeship L2 or L3

Westerham, Kent 

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tatsfield
  • Apprenticeship
  • Salary is based experience
  • £9.50 – £11.50 per hour

Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for. People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from: Higher salary (not the apprenticeship...