Early Years Assistant

Location: Cherrywood Nursery, Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT
Full-Time (42.5 hours) Permanent Part-Time options considered
Salary: Up to £29,326.70 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)

Join a nursery where nature, creativity, and care come together to create magical early years experiences.
Cherrywood Nursery is nestled in the picturesque village of Pirbright and offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities. From our sensory room and soft play area to our outdoor vegetable patch and sensory garden, we provide children with hands-on learning opportunities in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

We're proud of our warm, supportive team and are looking for a passionate Level 3 Practitioner to help us continue delivering outstanding care and education.

• £1000 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months for Level 3 Practitioners
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline available
• Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team
• Free Onsite Parking
• Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
• Career Progression Opportunities within a growing nursery group

• Deliver high-quality care and education tailored to each child's individual needs
• Plan and implement engaging activities that support learning and development
• Act as a key person, building strong relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with your team to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Follow nursery policies and procedures, including health & safety and safeguarding
• Support children's physical, emotional, and social development through play and interaction

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential
• 1+ Year Experience in Early Years - Desirable
• Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements - Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Cherrywood 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.