At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's safety and wellbeing while engaging them in fun activities.
- Company: Join a nurturing team at Head Start Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days paid holiday, 75% childcare discount, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and experience in an Early Years setting.
Location: Head Start Day Nursery - Crews Hill
Date Opened: 26/06/2026
Job Type: Part time
Salary: £13 per hour / £13,520 per annum
Hours: Part time - 11am-3pm - 20 hours
At Head Start, Crews Hill Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant - Lunch cover 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:
- 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
- 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 Nursery Assistant, you will:
- Support the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times
- Assist with engaging, age-appropriate activities and daily routines
- Work in line with EYFS guidelines and staff:child ratios
- Help to meet children’s daily care needs and support their development
About You
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
- Passion to work with children
- Confident written and spoken English
- Experience in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
The nursery is Ofsted‑rated Good set in beautiful surroundings, where a supportive team is backed by an exciting refurbishment creating fresh, modern spaces for children and staff to enjoy.
Easily accessible by rail via Crews Hill station, with free onsite parking and convenient access from Enfield Town, Gordon Hill, the A10 and M25. 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.
Head Start - Crews Hill 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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