pediatric nurse London Colney, England
Job description
Qualified Nursery Assistant - Afternoons
Willows Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group
Willows Farm Day Nursery focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.
We are looking for a passionate, committed and reliable Nursery Assistant to join our lovely team of Early Years Practitioners in our baby room, to work on a part time basis.
- Nursery Assistant - 14:00-18:30 - Monday to Thursday
Your role will be to assist with and support the Early Years Practitioners with daily activities, then setting up and serving dinner in our nursery rooms.
We are ideally looking for someone who has a relevant Early Years qualification, level 2 or above, and previous experience working within an Early Years Setting.
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
- Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff
- Free family pass to Willows Farm - worth up to £600 per year!
- Private health care - after successful completion of probationary period
- 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
Requirements
- Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above, though we will consider unqualified applicants with experience working with children
- Ideally some previous experience working in childcare
- A real passion for working with children
- A strong command of the English language
- Flexibility and punctuality
Willows 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: 22.5 per week
Salary: £10.50-£12.60 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
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London Colney: 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: WFDN-DA
About Farm Day Nurseries
CEO: Paul Sharp
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: farmdaynurseries.co.uk
