Nursery Assistant

Overview

Nursery AssistantLocation: Kindred Mayflower, Billericay, EssexContract Type: Full-timeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £12.21 – £12.50 gross per hour (£25,592.16 - £25,675 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 and Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform AccessJoin the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a DifferenceAre 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 a Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Kindred Mayflower, Billericay, Essex. 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 skillsExcellent organisational ability and attention to detailProvide outstanding customer serviceHave good time management, meeting deadlinesA commitment to working within Early Years ChildcareDesirable:Previous nursery experiencePaediatric First AidFood Hygiene

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities:Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleaguesProvide 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 organisedImplement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through playBuild relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observationsEnsure that you understand and follow company Policies and ProceduresSafeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harmMaintain 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 weekendTreat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentialityUndertake 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 and 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 interviewsExpected Start Date: ASAPOur process includes:A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children

fully supervisedBackground 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 ..... full job details .....