Nursery Practitioner / Montessori Assistant (4 Days a Week) in Hampstead

Location: Hampstead (NW3 & NW6), London
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum, DOE + Outstanding Training Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (4 days per week on a rolling rota)
Working Hours: 7:45 am – 6:15 pm

Marylebone Services is delighted to recruit for a premium, nurturing nursery setting located in the desirable Hampstead area (operating across NW3 and NW6). Our client is a highly regarded provider fundamentally committed to investing in their staff's long-term professional growth. While they embrace Montessori principles, this is an assistant role where you will be fully supported.

The Role:
We are seeking a calm, patient, and dedicated Early Years professional to work specifically with babies and toddlers. You will support the Lead Guides in creating a peaceful, stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care and age-appropriate learning experiences for babies and toddlers.
• Maintain a calm, patient, and positive demeanor to support a peaceful classroom environment.
• Assist in day-to-day nursery operations, safeguarding, and maintaining flawless regulatory standards.
• Actively engage with internal training and show a passion for developing your knowledge of the Montessori pedagogy.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification (or UK-recognised equivalent).
• Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience working within a nursery setting in the UK, specifically with babies and toddlers.
• Compliance: A current Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
• Right to Work: Valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Traits: A naturally calm, patient personality with a genuine love for early years development.

What Our Client Offers:

• Generous Leave: 7 weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Work-Life Balance: A 4-day working week (days off managed on a fair team rota).
• Career Growth: High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to access sponsored Montessori training after 6–9 months with the team.
• Supportive Culture: An employer that consistently invests in staff wellbeing and career milestones.

To Apply:

If you are a qualified Practitioner looking to elevate your career, please apply today with your updated CV.