Nursery Assistant - Part-time

Location: Enfield, North London (Near Bowes Park Overground & Bounds Green Underground)
Job Type: Part-Time, 3 Days a Week, Permanent
Salary: £13.00 – £15.00 per hour (based on experience)
Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm (Monday–Friday)

🏡 About the Nursery

We are seeking a passionate, qualified, and experienced Nursery Assistant to join our thriving, part-time team. Located in the heart of Enfield, our nursery is based in a spacious, vibrant, and well-equipped building that promotes creativity and learning—for both children and staff alike.

With excellent transport connections (just minutes from Bowes Park Overground and Bounds Green Underground), our setting is perfect for early years professionals looking for an exciting new chapter in their career.

🌱 Your Role as Nursery Assistant

As the Nursery Assistant, you’ll take ownership of your room’s daily operations—leading a team of practitioners to deliver a warm, enriching, and structured environment where children flourish.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Leading your room with confidence, care, and creativity

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Creating and maintaining a safe, engaging space that supports children’s learning through play

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Overseeing daily routines—meals, hygiene, naps—ensuring consistency and care

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Planning and delivering age-appropriate, EYFS-aligned activities that support children’s development

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Monitoring and tracking progress, identifying areas for support and celebration

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Communicating effectively with parents/carers to keep them informed and involved

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Supporting and mentoring junior staff, ensuring team cohesion and professional growth

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Keeping detailed, accurate records of attendance, incidents, observations, and development

✅ What We're Looking For

We’re seeking an energetic, motivated individual with a passion for early childhood education and proven leadership skills.

Essential Requirements:
✔️ Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification (Level 3 preferred)
✔️ Fluent spoken and written English
✔️ In-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years care
✔️ Experience working in a nursery setting, ideally in a senior capacity
✔️ A clear Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
✔️ Right to work in the UK
✔️ A nurturing, reliable, and enthusiastic personality with a natural flair for leadership

🌟 What You’ll Gain

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A warm, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

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Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

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A beautiful, modern environment with excellent learning resources

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The chance to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking nursery

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Recognition and encouragement from a management team who truly values your contribution

🚀 Apply Today!

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your ideas are valued and your work truly matters—we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and one of our experienced EYFS Talent consultants will be in touch to support you through the next steps.

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them