Nursery Assistant - Unqualified
New Today
Location: Branksome Hill (near M3 & A331)
42.5 hours per week | Full-Time
Salary: £10.00 – £12.21 per hour
Join a nursery where warmth, experience, and dedication create a truly special place for children and staff.
Cherrytown Nursery is a homely, welcoming setting with a beautiful large garden and purpose-designed rooms across two levels. Our team is experienced and loyal — with half of our staff having been with us for over 5 years, and a third for more than 15! We pride ourselves on creating flexible, child-centred environments where every child’s individual needs are met to support their emotional, social, and educational development.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline available
Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities
Company Pension Scheme
Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team
Free Onsite Parking
Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and experienced team
Your Role as Assistant Nursery Nurse:
Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children
Support the daily routine and ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment
Promote hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery
Build strong relationships with children and support their emotional development
Attend team meetings and stay up to date with policies, priorities, and best practices
Support colleagues and cover key person responsibilities when needed
What We’re Looking For:
Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Desirable
Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Desirable
Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – Desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
CherryTown 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
- Location:
- Sandhurst
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Education