Our team is growing!
We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our great team of educators providing the best care and education to Colets Nursery children.
We offer a variety of training opportunities, including apprenticeships to gain full Early Years Qualifications.
Our beautiful nursery is based in Thames Ditton, just a 5-minute walk from Thames Ditton Station. We also have free on-site parking (subject to demand) and a bike station.
Our nursery forms part of Colets Health & Fitness Club. It serves families who live locally, in the Thames Ditton area.
Our children are aged from 3 months to 5 years old.
The setting is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Our EXCLUSIVE bundle of company BENEFITS includes:
- Free membership at award-winning Colets Health and Fitness Club (worth over £100 per month)
- 4 day working week (10 hours per day)
- Paid Birthday leave
- Paid sickness leave (increases with length of service)
- Paid lunch break included in your shift
- Ride to work scheme
- Up to 50% off hair & beauty (onsite salons)
- Discounted food & drink from our on-site restaurant
- Childcare discount
- Team appreciation rewards
- Option to do a fully paid childcare qualifications with us
- and many more!
What You’ll Gain:
- Valuable on-the-job training in a high-quality nursery setting
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Childcare training opportunities within our nursery
Role & Responsibilities:
Families
- Build strong partnerships with parents
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Handle feedback professionally and constructively
- Support nursery events and parents’ evenings
- Log daily updates and communicate via the FAMLY app under the guidance of the room leader
Children
- Support children’s well-being and comfort upset children with empathy
- Assist with toileting, nappy changing, and hygiene routines
- Encourage independence in daily tasks (dressing, hand washing, etc.)
- Keep play and learning areas clean and tidy
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to learning journals
- Engage actively in play-based learning and social development
- Stay up to date with safeguarding knowledge and training
Team
- Collaborate with your team and room leader to create an engaging environment
- Communicate effectively with team members and follow daily routines
- Always follow our professional code of conduct
Operations
- Follow all safeguarding, health, and safety procedures
- Supervise nap times in line with our sleep policy
- Promote a respectful and inclusive environment
- Embrace change and meet deadlines with reliability
- Complete all required training within the specified time frames
What We’re Looking For:
- GCSEs (or equivalent)
- The right to work in the UK
- A caring, positive, and adaptable attitude
- A genuine passion for working with children
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
Whether you’re just starting or making a career change, this is your chance to grow into a fulfilling role with long-term potential. Start your journey with Colets Nursery today — where every child (and educator!) thrives.
Please note that the job offer is subject to a clear full enhanced DBS check and two successful references.
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