Nursery Assistant Assistant in Peterborough

Key Information

• Location: Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom PE6 8LQ
• Contract Type: Part-time
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Salary: £12.71 – £12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16 - £25,724.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

Benefits:

• Birthday Off
• 6 fully paid sick days
• Cashback Healthcare Plan
• Retail Discounts
• Recognition & Reward
• 50% Childcare Discount
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access
• 24/7 Counselling Support
• Discounted gym Membership
• Personal Financial Advisor Access
• Pension Discovery
• Learning platform Access

Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development, and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare
• Previous nursery experience
• Food Hygiene
• Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
• Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop
• Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised
• Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
• Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations
• Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
• Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend
• Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.

Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).

Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.

Interviews: Rolling interviews

Expected Start Date: ASAP

A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

To apply for the Nursery Assistant position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.