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

Posted 24 hours ago 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 02 Dec 2025 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 30 Nov 2025 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 28 Nov 2025 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 27 Nov 2025 Nursery Assistant

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £25,709 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: £25,708.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.36 per hour. We’ve...

Posted 27 Nov 2025 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 Nov 2025 Nursery Assistant (Bank)

Crawley, West Sussex 

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

Nursery Assistant Crawley 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. Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Assistant to be based in Crawley in our Nuffield Health gym. This is a fantastic opportunity to be...

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Pre School Practioner

Newbury, Berkshire 

Burghclere Pre-School
  • Contract
  • pay hourly
  • £12.35 – £12.50 per hour

If you have a desire to work with children and are you a team player, this role is made for you! We keep our numbers low so every child has a real connection with staff and staff can engage well and create wonderful relationships with their children. A single-room setting for age 2-4 year olds. Following a brand new, creative curriculum. Term-Time Only Monday- Friday. 8:45-3.15pm Extra training will...

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Creche Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • gym & other benefits
  • £26,166 per annum

Creche Assistant Milton Keynes FWC | Childcare | Permanent | Part time £26,166.40 per annum (pro rata) 10 hours per week (Thursday's 5pm-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm) Our Milton Keynes creche currently has an opportunity for a Creche Assistant. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. As a Creche Assistant, you'll make sure the care and education we provide promotes...

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 24 Nov 2025 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 24 Nov 2025 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 20 Nov 2025 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 17 Nov 2025 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 17 Nov 2025 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 16 Nov 2025 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 Nov 2025 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 15 Nov 2025 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 14 Nov 2025 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 12 Nov 2025 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 12 Nov 2025 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 10 Nov 2025 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 10 Nov 2025 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 10 Nov 2025 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 10 Nov 2025 Creche Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Part Time
  • pro rata, gym & other benefits
  • £26,166 per annum

Creche Assistant Milton Keynes FWC | Childcare | Permanent | Part time £26,166.40 per annum (pro rata) 10 hours per week (Thursday's 5pm-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm) Our Milton Keynes cre?che currently has an opportunity for a Creche Assistant. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. As a Creche Assistant, you'll make sure the care and education we provide promotes...

Posted 09 Nov 2025 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 08 Nov 2025 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 05 Nov 2025 Field Based Early Years Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Full Time
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.50 – £13.00 per hour

Field based Early Years Assistant - Full time, 40 hrs Work based training, qualify in 12 months! Location: Field based, various sites (travel time and expenses paid) "We are looking for passionate, inspiring people who are looking to really make a difference! With a positive, can do attitude, a real team player, and keen to really engage making a difference to our children’s learning and development."...

Posted 05 Nov 2025 Nursery Apprentice

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

Kids Kingdom Day Care
  • Full Time
  • £16,489.24
  • £16,489 per annum

About the Role We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at KKDC Aylesbury. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone passionate about early years education and eager to develop their skills while making a real difference in children’s lives. What You’ll Do Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities that support children’s...

Posted 05 Nov 2025 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...