At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development through fun activities in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Hammersmith Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 33 days holiday, and a 75% childcare discount.
- Other info: Bright, modern nursery with great resources and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years and knowledge of EYFS required.
The predicted salary is between 26550 - 32450 £ per year.
London, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week Monday–Friday) with flexible options available
Location: Hammersmith Day Nursery and Preschool (Local bus and tube stations within walking distance)
At Hammersmith Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
- 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
- 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
- Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
- Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
- Company Pension and free on-site parking
- DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
- Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
- Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
- Build trusted relationships with children and families
- Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere
About You
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
- A desire to learn and grow
- Confident written and spoken English
- Experience in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
Our bright, modern development nursery is filled with natural light, and offers inspiring learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a large garden with exciting climbing frames where children can explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and spacious rooms provide the perfect environment for children to learn, grow and thrive. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 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.
Hammersmith 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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Contact Details:
Family First Nurseries Group Recruitment Team
