175 Childcare Settings jobs in the United Kingdom

Join Our Passionate Team at The Dulwich Day Nursery – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at The Dulwich Day Nursery .

Salary:  £27,996.80 per annum (based on a 40 hour working week)

Hours: 30- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

The nursery is located on Perry Hill, with good bus links from Catford & Catford Bridge Stations, while Bellingham station is about a 17-minute walk. Street parking is available on the main road outside the nursery.

At Family First, we believe happy teams create happy children. That’s why we offer:

• £50 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us*

• 00 Qualification Bonus – for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*
• Extra Time Off – 20 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off – all paid!
• 75% Childcare Discount – because we care for your little ones too
• Wellbeing Support – confidential helpline for life’s ups and downs
• Career Development – personalised training and growth opportunities
• Refer a Friend Bonus – earn up to £750!*

Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner:

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• Ensure EYFS standards are met with care and creativity
• Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment
• Build strong bonds with children and families through our key person approach
• Collaborate with your team in regular meetings and ongoing development

What We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 Childcare Qualification – essential
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• 1+ year of Early Years experience – desirable
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding – desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where everyone matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Woodlands Day Nursery, where every day is a chance to inspire, nurture, and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Dulwich 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

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Permanent | Monday – Friday I 30 hours per week - £13.01 per hour

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

Footsteps Nursery Cannock  is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

- Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children

- Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children

- Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met

- Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development

- Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development

- To be fun, caring and friendly

- To promote a high-quality learning environment

What we need from you?

- Passion and commitment for working in childcare

- Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week

- Commitment to continual development

- Have sound Knowledge of EYFS

- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery Cannock 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.

The Old Windsor Day Nursery 

Level 3 Practitoner

40 hours per week 

Salary - £27,476.80 per annum

The Old Windsor Day Nursery & Pre-School is a stunning, purpose-built facility located in the heart of the village. Its prime location offers excellent bus links just a short walk away, along with a spacious car park at the front for convenient parking.

Our nursery features bright, airy rooms that provide an ideal environment for children to explore and learn through play. Additionally, our dedicated ICT suite offers children the opportunity to engage with digital learning in a fun and age-appropriate way, helping to support early years development and prepare them for school.

Outside, we have a large adventure garden, complete with a sandpit, wooden play equipment, and a mud kitchen—designed to spark children's imaginations and creativity.

We are currently seeking a Level 3 Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. A full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only.

Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! 

We believe in supporting and not only the children in our care, but also the people who care for them. We offer enhanced and meaningful benefits for our Level 2, or Level 3, or Room Leader colleagues to thrive in and out of work. These benefits are non-contractual and discretionary, so subject to review and change. 

Join Our Passionate Team at Footsteps Nursery Fazeley – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Level 3 Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Fazeley y.

Salary: £27,060.8 per annum ( £3.01 per hour)

Hours: 35 - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

This beautiful purpose-built nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2022), is set within a converted barn complex, boasting fully air-conditioned rooms, an all-weather outdoor play area and onsite forest school facilities, overlooking a picturesque landscape.

At Family First, we believe happy teams create happy children. That’s why we offer:

· £400 ualification Bonus – for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*

· Extra Time Off – 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off – all paid!

· 75% Childcare Discount – because we care for your little ones too

· Wellbeing Support – confidential helpline for life’s ups and downs

· Career Development – personalised training and growth opportunities

· Refer a Friend Bonus – earn up to £750!*

*Ter apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner:

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

· Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences

· Ensure EYFS standards are met with care and creativity

· Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment

· Build strong bonds with children and families through our key person approach

· Collaborate with your team in regular meetings and ongoing development

What We’re Looking For:

· A Level 3 Childcare Qualification – essential

· Fluent in spoken and written English

· 1+ year of Early Years experience – desirable

· Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding – desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where everyone matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Footsteps Nursery Fazeley , where every day is a chance to inspire, nurture, and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery Fazeley 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

Footsteps Lichfield Roa Nursery & Pre-School

Hours:  Perm | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 montjs of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

About Us:

This beautiful nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), is comprised of three main buildings and provides quality childcare in a cosy home from home setting for children from birth to 5 years.We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way.

Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families.

What we need from you?

- Passion and commitment for working in childcare

- Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week

- Commitment to continual development

- Have sound Knowledge of EYFS

- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Reccomend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School 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.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

Footsteps Binley Nursery 

Permanent | 30 hours per week | Monday – Friday - £13.01 per hour 

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

We are delighted to present a new and thrilling opportunity for you to join our Seaside Room children aged 2 and a half years to 3 years olds.  Your role will primarily involve collaborating with our room leader to support activities and plan according to the children's individual needs.  We are committed to promoting children's development through both planned and child-led activities, and  actively encourage our staff to explore and engage with the wider community together with the children. This can include outings to the post office, shops, or the park to enhance the children's physical development.  To ensure a seamless transition, training will be provided during the initial few weeks.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

- Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children

- Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children

- Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met

- Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development

- Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development

- To be fun, caring and friendly

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Binley 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.

The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School 

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner 

40 hours per week

Salary £27,185.60 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a welcoming and vibrant nursery nestled in the heart of Beaconsfield. Conveniently located with easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction , we also offer ample onsite and street parking. Additionally, the nursery is just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easily accessible for our dedicated team.

Our nursery features spacious, bright, and airy rooms, along with a large, fully equipped garden complete with a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, with a separate area specifically for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings in the local community, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play to foster their growth and development.

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to join our team. This is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM . A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only.

Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! 

We believe in supporting and not only the children in our care, but also the people who care for them. We offer enhanced and meaningful benefits for our Level 2, or Level 3, or Room Leader colleagues to thrive in and out of work. These benefits are non-contractual and discretionary, so subject to review and change. 

Join Our Passionate Team at CherryBrook Day Nursery – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Assistant  to become part of our warm and welcoming team at CherryBrook Day Nursery .

Nursery Assistant - 42.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday, All year round - Salary up to 26,984.10 per annum depending on qualfiications and expeirence.

Our Nursery is just a short walk from West Byfleet train station, making it easily accessible for families. With 98 spaces across five classrooms catering to different age groups, our extensive facilities offer children the chance to explore, learn, and grow.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Childcare Employee Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Referral Programme - Refer a friend and recieve a bonus up to £750 check terms and conditions 
• Transport Links - We have out own car park and a bus link to us. 

As Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS and staff:child ratios
• Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent
• Observe and support children’s development, update the EyLog system and children’s learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt
• Provide the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Cherrybrook 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.

The Childcare Hub

Nursery Assistant

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week - £23,809.50 | Monday – Friday

Join our team at a nature-based setting where we embrace the Curiosity Approach accreditation, fostering a child-led play environment that nurtures curiosity, exploration, and independence. Our large, welcoming setting cares for children from 3 months to 11 years old, offering a variety of enriching experiences that support their development at every stage. The children have access to our unique rooftop garden, complete with a pizza oven, where they can explore and engage in hands-on, creative activities. We believe in supporting our staff too, offering free lunch and a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere. If you are passionate about creating a dynamic, nature-inspired learning environment, we would love for you to be part of our dedicated team.

We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

We are: Defined by Family

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with management, colleagues and parents

Responsibilities:

- The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.

- Working with the Early Years Practitioners on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.

- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.

- Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development

- Assist with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework

- Observe and support children’s development, update the EyLog system and children’s learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt

- Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery

What we need from you?

- Passion and commitment for working in childcare

- Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week

- Commitment to continual development

- Have an understanding of the EYFS

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate Safeguarding Duty.

The Childcare Hub 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.