Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool

Early Years Assistant

Kido Schools

Education

£26,436 - £27,000/Year

Full-time, Entry Level

Description

Location
Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B, 04, 6 Barley Walk, High Street, London SW18 1UL

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£26,436 to £27,000 per annum

About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Assistant you'll be more than just an educator; you'll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company that champions career growth like no other. You will create a nurturing environment, supporting a safe and engaging space where children can learn and thrive. You will be a consistent key person, offering comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children. Your responsibilities will include observing and planning learning by recording observations and planning next steps to support each child’s development. You will use varied teaching strategies, adapting approaches to meet different learning styles and interests, and create enabling environments that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration. Supporting SEND needs by working with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs will be part of your role. You will safeguard children effectively by following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Additionally, you will carry out safety checks and contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

Requirements

Experience
Not explicitly required; enthusiasm and commitment to working with children are essential.

About you
- Passionate about creating a nurturing and safe environment for children
- Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Adaptable in teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs and styles
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Willing to work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support children’s development and SEND needs

Qualifications
Not specified; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check as part of Kido's commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Confidential employee assistance programme and access to wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information
Kido is committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the welfare of children. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates will be required to disclose relevant information as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive. Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children. Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development. Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests. Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration. Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs. Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL. Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments. What’s next? If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. *If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848 *Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Expiry date: 16/10/2026

Early Years Assistant

Company:

Kido Schools

Salary:

£26,436 - £27,000/Year

Job Type:

Full-time, Entry Level

Location:

Kido Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool