Part time Nursery Assistant - Afternoons Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Part time Nursery Assistant - Afternoons
Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group
NEW DAY NURSERY NOW EXPANDING AT FOXES BRIDGE FARM, COMBERTON, CAMBRIDGE
Commutable from: Cambridge, St Neots, Huntingdon, Ely, Newmarket, Haverhill, Saffron Waldon, Royston, Biggleswade, Sandy.
5 x afternoons (3:00-6:30pm)
"We are looking for a passionate, inspiring Early Years Professional who is looking to really make a difference! With a positive, can do attitude, a real team player, and keen to really engage making a difference to our children’s learning and development."
Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is a brand new, 40 place Early years setting based onsite at Foxes Bridge Farm. We focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.
We have a new vacancy available for a part time Assistant to join our brand new day nursery setting in Comberton, Cambridge!
Working in this unique environment, based upon a farm, the role will be extremely rewarding!
Benefits
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
- 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
- Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
- Private health insurance - after completion of probationary period
- 2 free meals, and unlimited drinks every day for our staff
- 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
- Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
- An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
- Access to 18 training courses, and ongoing training and development opportunities
- Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
- Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
- Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
- Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
- Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
- Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
- Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
- Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
- Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
- Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
- Free parking
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Assistants, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities.
You will have experience in a similar envoronment, nursery or preschool, and ideally have an Early Years qualification level 2 or above. Though we will consider unqualified applications from people with experience.
"Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff"
Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week
Salary: £10.50-£12.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, CB23 7EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FBFDN-DA
