Nursery Senior Assistant (Level 2)
Full-Time | 4-Day Week
Location: Clapham Junction
Full-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days
Salary: £27,100
Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued…
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Senior Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
- 4-Day Working Week – Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
- 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)
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Medical Cashback Plan – Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)
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Training & Career Development – including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications
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Progression opportunities within the company
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New site openings – further opportunities available
We invest heavily in our team with:
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Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
- Long service rewards
- Mental health and wellbeing support
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Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)
- Team social events and celebrations
- Company pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Leadership development opportunities
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Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
- Inclusive and positive working environment
- First aid and safeguarding training
About the Role:
As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. You’ll support daily routines, encourage children’s development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child has a positive nursery experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Key Teachers and Senior Key Teachers in delivering daily routines, activities, and care.
- Engage with children in meaningful play and learning experiences.
- Help set up and maintain stimulating and safe environments.
- Assist Key Teachers with observations, assessments, and record‑keeping for key children.
- Provide daily feedback to parents when required.
- Act as a role model for Assistants and apprentices, supporting them to learn best practice.
- Help with training new team members in routines, safeguarding, and compliance expectations.
- Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance policies.
- Support with daily risk assessments, accident forms, and attendance checks.
- Provide friendly, professional communication with parents at drop‑off and pick‑up.
- Support Key Teachers in giving updates on children’s routines and wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Previous nursery or childcare experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety
- Reliable and professional attitude
- Essential Requirements
- Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check
- Ability to provide 2 references
- Right to work in the UK
If you’re passionate about early years education and want to join a supportive nursery team where you can grow and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
