Family First Nurseries
Nursery Assistant
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Are you passionate about early years education and looking to grow your career in a supportive, inspiring environment? Join our friendly team at Play Away Day Nursery - West End, where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, and learning!
Location: Southampton
Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: £26,436.80 per annum
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Annual Leave: 24 days + birthday off + bank holidays
- Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees
- Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
- Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions
- Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for recommending new team members
- Team Events: Socials, celebrations, and team-building fun
- Career Progression: Opportunities to grow within FamilyFirst
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What You’ll Do
- Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences for children
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
- Support the key person approach and build secure attachments
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families
- Attend team meetings and stay updated on nursery priorities
- Uphold professional standards and report concerns appropriately
What You’ll Bring
- 1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Desirable
- Fluent English (written and spoken) – Essential
- EYFS Knowledge – Desirable
- Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
If you’re ready to make a difference in children’s lives and grow your career in a nurturing environment, apply today and become part of our Play Away Day Nursery family!
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Playaway West End Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
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