Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant

Key Information
Location:, London, United Kingdom London W7 2DT
Contract Type: Part-time NO. of HOURS

Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £12.71 – £12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16 - £25,724.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development, and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome an Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in , London, United Kingdom Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail

Provide outstanding customer service

Have good time management, meeting deadlines

A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare

Desirable:

Previous nursery experience

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities:

Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues

Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop.

Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised

Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play

Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations

Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm

Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Other responsibilities:

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend

Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality

Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families.

Why Join Kindred?

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

1. A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
2. ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
3. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?

To apply for the Nursery Assistant position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check

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