Overview
Nursery Assistant – Location: Hanwell, Ealing, London. Part-time 20-30 hours per week. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £12.21 – £12.50 gross per hour (£25,592.16 - £25,675 full-time equivalent salary, 40 hours per week, all year round).
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference. If you are passionate about early years education, supporting children’s development, and want a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds, Kindred offers a warm, inclusive environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired daily.
We are excited to welcome a Nursery Assistant to our team in Hanwell, Ealing, London. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking your next professional step, this opportunity supports flexible growth within a caring setting. 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
* Good time management and ability to meet 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, carers, children, and colleagues
* Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children to learn, play, explore and develop
* Maintain a homely environment that is clean and organised
* Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
* Build relationships with Key Children, recording interests and achievements through observations
* Understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
* Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff
* Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in line with policy
Other responsibilities:
* Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and parent information sessions; including marketing events and activities that may run in evenings or at weekends
* Treat all personal and sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
* Undertake other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families
Why Join Kindred?
* Supportive Culture – Strong relationships, teamwork, and belonging
* Career Development – Clear progression pathways, training, and mentorship
* Work-Life Balance – Structured hours, flexible shifts, and hybrid roles where applicable
* Competitive Pay & Benefits – Salaries benchmarked with generous benefits
* Award-Winning Family – Recognition, personal growth, and team success
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling interviews. Expected Start Date: ASAP.
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 supervised)
* Background checks, references, DBS, and Qualification verification in line with Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Nursery Assistant position, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV along with 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 safeguarding and promoting welfare, the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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