Newpark Childcare
Montessori Classroom Assistant
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At Newpark Childcare
At Newpark Childcare, we know that our team is the foundation of our success. Your dedication, reliability, and hard work allow us to provide children, parents, and colleagues with exceptional care and attention. We also understand that working in early years education is physically demanding, mentally engaging, and sometimes emotionally challenging. That’s why we’re committed to keeping our staff happy, supported, and fulfilled.
We’re proud to be the UK’s first private nursery accredited by the London Living Wage, ensuring that our team is fairly rewarded for their invaluable work.
Working at Newpark means being part of a strong, successful organisation that believes passionately in the importance of children’s formative years and Montessori education. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Salary
£15.30 per hour (Level 2) | £16.30 per hour (Level 3) | £14.80 per hour (unqualified)
Hours
Full-time | 4 days/week | 10 hours/day | Permanent, all year round
What You’ll Do
As a Montessori Classroom Assistant, you’ll help provide child-led, high-quality early years care, ensuring every child thrives in a safe, nurturing environment. You will:
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- Support the learning and development of children 2-5
- Plan and implement creative, engaging activities
- Work collaboratively with your team to deliver outstanding care
- Follow nursery policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of practice
- Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the setting
Why You’ll Love Working at Newpark
We value our staff and offer a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits:
- Competitive pay: £15.30/hour (Level 2) | £16.30/hour (Level 3) | £14.80/hour (unqualified)
- Healthcare Cash Plan – get cash back on healthcare costs
- Free virtual GP
- mProve YOURSELF app – wellbeing support
- Excellent promotion opportunities
- Extra holiday for great attendance (up to 4 extra days/year)
- Loyalty bonuses for length of service (£250–£1,000), with personal gifts at 7 years and holiday contribution at 10 years
- Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” recognition awards
- Bounty Hunter referral scheme (£250–£1,000)
- Shopping discounts and vouchers
- Season Ticket Loan
- Family-friendly benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 10% childcare staff discount (under 3s, subject to availability)
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Interest-free Childcare Deposit Loan
- Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
- Workplace pension
- Staff parties and social events
- Paid lunch breaks
- A welcoming, supportive workplace with talented managers and friendly colleagues
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The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a team member who is warm, attentive, and passionate about children’s development. You will ideally have:
- A full and relevant Early Years Qualification (preferred)
- Experience working with children under 5 – essential
- Fluent English – essential
- A flexible, positive approach
- Creativity and the ability to implement daily activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team
- Willingness to complete a DBS check and provide references
Newpark Childcare is an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo thorough reference and DBS checks.
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