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

Posted 06 Feb 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 05 Feb 2026 Nursery Assistant

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £12.36 per hour

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Nursery Assistant

Winchester, Hampshire 

Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.36 per hour

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Nursery Assistant

Reading, Berkshire 

Green Park Day Nursery (Reading)
  • Full Time
  • £12.36 per hour

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Nursery Assistant

Reading, Berkshire 

Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford)
  • Full Time
  • £12.36 per hour

Posted 04 Feb 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 03 Feb 2026 Dinner Assistant - Early Years

Godstone, Surrey 

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Part Time
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.60 – £14.50 per hour

Dinner Assistant - Early Years 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 of...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Trainee Nursery Assistant

Abingdon, Oxfordshire 

Culham Nursery & Preschool
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £7.55 – £12.21 per hour

We are looking for a level 3 or above qualified practitioner to join our team The successful candidate will be; self motivated eager to learn and implement positive change for the children have a sound understanding of the EYFS support the use of in the moment planning be a good communicator and team player be committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all children We are looking for someone to...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Trainee Nursery Assistant

Abingdon, Oxfordshire 

Culham Village Nursery & Preschool
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £7.55 – £12.21 per hour

**Looking for a fun, caring, enthusiastic person, who loves children** Do you love children? Happy to get messy with sensory play? Great at giving cuddles? Then you could be just what we are looking for!! No experience Required. The successful candidate may be wishing to start a career in childcare or have already established a career in childcare and looking to move on and progress from their current...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Trainee Nursery Assistant

Didcot, Oxfordshire 

Hadden Hill Nursery & Preschool
  • Full Time
  • £7.55 – £12.21 per hour

Do you love children? Happy to get messy with sensory play? Great at giving cuddles? Then you could be just what we are looking for!! No experience Required. We are working with a setting in Didcot who are looking for someone to join their Ofsted rated Good team. The successful candidate may be wishing to start a career in childcare or have already established a career in childcare and looking to...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Creche Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • pro rata + gym & other benefits
  • £26,062 per annum

Cre?che Assistant Oxfordshire | Nursery | Permanent | Part time Up to £26,062.40 pro rata 16 hours per week 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 02 Feb 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 01 Feb 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 31 Jan 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...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Horsham, West Sussex 

Little Farlington - Farlington School
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,397 – £27,581 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Practitioner with the desire and drive to be part of ‘what is possible’ in our nursery, Little Farlington. ‘Little Farlington’ is a 54-place day nursery set in the beautiful grounds of Farlington School in Horsham. Our ethos is all about 'what is possible'. Our mission is to provide the foundations for strong and successful future...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Nursery Assistant / Apprentice

Southampton, Hampshire 

Redroofs Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Full Time
  • £15,000 – £19,000 per annum

Redroofs Day Nursery & Pre-School is an OUTSTANDING setting that occupies a lovely detached ‘period’ building with large rooms and high ceilings, and many original features. The nature of the building, with its bright and airy rooms, gives our children lots of space to explore, play and learn. The setting has been totally refurbished with love and care and is a beautiful space for our children to...

Posted 25 Jan 2026 Early Years Assistant

Canterbury, Kent 

Sunshine Corner Nursery
  • Part Time
  • £19,048 per annum

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Sunshine Corner Nursery in Canterbury. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion...

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • £22,672 – £22,880 per annum

Pumpkin Patch are looking for a QUALIFIED NURSERY EDUCATOR to join our outstanding group of day nurseries in Brighton & Hove! Our nurseries are full of passion, kindness, and high-quality care with the children at the centre of everything we do. What’s in it for you? · Paid breaks · Mental health representatives · Christmas to new years’ off, every year! · Opportunities for international study trips...

Posted 25 Jan 2026 Qualified Nursery Educator - Baby Room

Brighton, East Sussex 

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • .
  • £22,672 – £22,880 per annum

Pumpkin Patch are looking for a QUALIFIED NURSERY EDUCATOR to join our outstanding group of day nurseries in Brighton & Hove! Our nurseries are full of passion, kindness, and high-quality care with the children at the centre of everything we do. What’s in it for you? · Paid breaks · Mental health representatives · Christmas to new years’ off, every year! · Opportunities for international study trips...

Posted 25 Jan 2026 Nursery apprentice

Burgess Hill, West Sussex 

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Burgess Hill
  • Full Time
  • Competitive

Grandir UK, the home of Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds Day Nurseries and Preschools was founded in 1998, the company now operates 50 nurseries in the UK providing outstanding childcare solutions to families with babies, toddlers and preschool children. Our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart and healthy and thrive as individuals. Good quality childcare and education is evident when the...

Posted 22 Jan 2026 Early Years Assistant - Part time

Godstone, Surrey 

Godstone Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Part Time
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.60 – £14.50 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 21 Jan 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 19 Jan 2026 Creche Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • pro rata + gym & other benefits
  • £26,062 per annum

Cre?che Assistant Oxfordshire | Nursery | Permanent | Part time Up to £26,062.40 pro rata 16 hours per week 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 18 Jan 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 18 Jan 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 17 Jan 2026 Level 2/3 Practitioner

Banstead, Surrey 

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School
  • Part Time
  • Between £12.51 - £12.81

At The Horseshoe Community Nursery & Pre-School, we are searching for: - Level 2/3 qualified practitioner - Hours are 8:30-3 - 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Information on the position: - Term time setting - Free parking - Free uniform including t-shirt and fleece - Staff wellbeing days - Training provided - Working with children aged 9 months - 5 years - Joining an amazing team Please...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Level 2/3 Practitioner

Banstead, Surrey 

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School
  • Part Time
  • Between £12.51 - £12.81

At The Horseshoe Community Nursery & Pre-School, we are searching for: - Level 2/3 qualified practitioner - Hours are 8:30-3 - 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Information on the position: - Term time setting - Free parking - Free uniform including t-shirt and fleece - Staff wellbeing days - Training provided - Working with children aged 9 months - 5 years - Joining an amazing team Please...

Posted 16 Jan 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 15 Jan 2026 Seasonal / Holiday Club Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.50 – £13.00 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 15 Jan 2026 Nursery Assistant

Weybridge, Surrey 

The Learning Experience Group
  • Full Time
  • £25,600 per annum

Nursery Assistant – Weybridge Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Weybridge, Surrey We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our Weybridge team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and eager to begin or grow their career in early years education. You’ll be part of a supportive...