Job Description

PSM Recruitment are seeking Level 2 & Level 3 Kindergarten Assistants for a nurturing, Steiner-inspired kindergarten based in Chartham, offering a warm, holistic, and nature-rich early years environment. Their approach honours the whole child, head, heart, and hands, supporting children’s emotional, physical, social, and creative development through rhythm, imaginative play, and close connection to the natural world.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Kindergarten Assistants to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will support the Lead Practitioner in providing a calm, purposeful, and inspiring environment for young children.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with a Steiner-inspired, holistic philosophy

• Help maintain a warm, calm, and rhythmic daily routine

• Encourage imaginative play, creativity, storytelling, music, and practical activities

• Support outdoor learning and nature-based activities, including gardening, seasonal crafts, and exploration

• Assist with setting up and maintaining a beautiful, natural learning environment

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, colleagues, and parents

• Support children’s emotional wellbeing and social development

• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and early years policies at all times

 

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

• Have a genuine passion for working with young children

• Feel aligned with, or are keen to learn about, Steiner/Waldorf principles

• Value nature, creativity, and holistic child development

• Are calm, patient, nurturing, and dependable

• Enjoy working as part of a close, supportive team

• Are willing to work outdoors in all seasons

 

What is on Offer

• A supportive, values-led working environment

• Opportunities to deepen your understanding of Steiner-inspired early years practice

• A beautiful, nature-focused setting

• Consistent full-time hours, Monday to Friday

• Ongoing professional development

 

Location: Chartham
Hours: Full-time, 41 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Salary:  £26031.72 - £32427.72

This is an excellent opportunity and if you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.