Early Years Assistant in Croydon

We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Early Years Assistants with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our lovely nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We are based in Croydon, Greater London and are a family-run Nursery that has been providing innovative childcare since 1995. At Kinderland Day Nursery, we provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe, and healthy.

As an Early Years Assistant, your main duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing fun learning and care for the children
• Following the Nursery vision and curriculum to give children the best possible start in life
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers
• Supporting children with their individual personal hygiene needs
• Providing effective and regular feedback to parents on their child’s day, personal development, and any other relevant information
• Ensuring a bright and stimulating attractive room with colourful appropriate activities and displays showing children’s work
• Assisting with care, maintenance, and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in childcare or even a complete career change, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. To be considered for the Early Years Assistant role, you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them. We would be keen for you to be interested in advancement in childcare. In addition, you must possess the following key skills and experience:

• Good communication skills
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and patience
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• A BIG smile!

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends.

Our nursery is situated in Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station and South Croydon Station. The nearest tram stop is George Street Tram stop. We are also conveniently located for many bus routes.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd, we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive, and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment, and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and a 3-month probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

Benefits include:

• Family run
• Supportive Management and team
• CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews
• Lots of training opportunities
• Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity
• Staff Discount Team
• Room of the term £25 voucher
• 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)
• Wellbeing Support