Inspiring Nursery Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Childbase Partnership; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Partnership Reward Days – extra days

Childcare savings/dis...count

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner at West Cambridge Day Nursery, Cambridge CB3 0FZ, on University campus. Permanent role with 27–40 hours/week across 52 weeks/year. Salary £27,976 per annum (pro‑rata) or £13.45/hour.

The role supports care and early learning for children under five, with opportunities for development, training and progression within our worker-owned group.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of child development and EYFS to plan high‑quality activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Support safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues to build strong relationships.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Experience with babies and under‑5s

Learning through play

Safeguarding

Communication with parents and teams

Job description

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner at West Cambridge Day Nursery, Cambridge CB3 0FZ, on University campus. Permanent role with 27–40 hours/week across 52 weeks/year. Salary £27,976 per annum (pro‑rata) or £13.45/hour.

The role supports care and early learning for children under five, with opportunities for development, training and progression within our worker-owned group.