Nursery Assistant

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Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary At Childbase Partnership, we dont just care for children, we nurture futures. If youre passionate about supporting young children to thrive and want to build a meaningful career in early years, this is your opportunity to join an organisation where everyone truly belongs.

The role
Nursery Assistant / Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Youll play a vital role in supporting children aged from birth to five , helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn through play.
Location: Edwinstowe Day Nursery, Cambridge, CB2 7EB
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Working pattern: Varied shifts, Monday to Friday between 07:4518:15
Salary: £26,208 per annum (pro rata) | £12.60 per hour

Why join Childbase Partnership? Weve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy (EduBase), our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute . We believe in careers, not jobs , and were proud to support our people to grow and succeed.

What youll receive Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per year (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays*

Exceptional work-life balance: Up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year, take them as leave or sell them back tax-free

Outstanding childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees (or 40% grandparent discount) from day one

Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service awards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts

Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service

Career development: Paid inset days, online learning and apprenticeship opportunities through our in-house academy

About us Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice and when we do well, you receive an annual tax-free dividend

Number one: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes

Community driven: Proud to have raised over £3.5 million for charity

Environmentally responsible: All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and operate using 100% renewable energy

About you Youll be a great fit if you are:
Passionate about inspiring children: You have some experience caring for babies and young children aged five and under, ideally within an early years or childcare setting

Committed to learning and development: With knowledge of child development and ideally the EYFS, youll support planning and delivery of engaging, high-quality activities as a Key Person, observing, assessing and recording childrens progress

A safeguarding advocate: Youll help ensure every child feels safe, valued, happy and supported to thrive

A team player: You enjoy working collaboratively and communicating effectively with children, parents and colleagues to build strong, positive relationships

Inclusion & next steps Were proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. Were committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments.
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team.
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check .
*This nursery is open on May bank holidays. If Monday is a normal working day for you, you will be required to work, with paid time off awarded in lieu.

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Location:
Newton
Salary:
£26,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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