Careers

Build an early-years career with us.

Just Kids Day Care is hiring warm, reliable people who put children first. Browse current roles below and apply with the short form - no need to email.

Open roles

Current vacancies.

These are the roles we're actively hiring for right now. Scroll past for the application form.

Early Years Practitioner

Open

Location: Ilford
Type: Full-time
Level: Level 3 qualified

Lead key-worker care for a small group of children, plan EYFS activities, and partner with parents through Tapestry journals.

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Nursery Assistant

Open

Location: Ilford
Type: Full-time / Part-time
Level: Level 2 or working towards Level 3

Support practitioners across the rooms with playful learning, routines, mealtimes and outdoor play.

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Apprentice (Early Years)

Open

Location: Ilford
Type: Apprentice
Level: No experience needed - paid training

Start your early-years career with hands-on learning, mentor support, and a recognised qualification.

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Bank / Cover Staff

Open

Location: Ilford
Type: Bank
Level: Level 2+ preferred

Flexible cover shifts across the rooms - ideal for experienced practitioners looking for variety.

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Lunch Cover Assistant

Open

Location: Ilford
Type: Part-time
Level: Experience with children preferred

Support mealtimes, room routines and afternoon transitions so children stay settled and cared for.

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Room Leader (Romford)

Open

Location: Romford
Type: Full-time
Level: Level 3 + leadership experience

Lead a room at our Romford nursery, supporting a small staff team, planning EYFS provision and building strong relationships with parents.

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Working at Just Kids

Kind, reliable people who put children first.

The right person for Just Kids Day Care is patient, professional and genuinely interested in children's learning and wellbeing. Nursery work needs warmth, energy, consistency and a careful attitude to safety.

Helpful qualities

Calm under pressure and good with routines.
Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues.
Genuine interest in EYFS, observation and child development.
Safeguarding-aware and willing to keep learning.

Safer recruitment

Children's welfare comes first. All applicants should expect appropriate checks, references and conversations about safe practice before working with children.

References from previous employers
ID and right-to-work checks
Enhanced DBS (paid for successful applicants)
Safeguarding induction and ongoing training

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Send your application.

Fill in the form - attach a CV if you have one ready, or tell us a bit about yourself and we'll reach out for the rest.

All applications are handled in line with safer recruitment and our safeguarding policy.