Nursery Assistant

Kindred Nurseries; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Sick days (fully paid)

Healthcare plan

Retail discounts

Pension

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries in Cambridge is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a warm, friendly team. You will help create a safe, stimulating environment where children learn through play, and build strong relationships with families and staff.

The role offers practical training, opportunities for progression, and a supportive culture with benefits. Flexible hours and hybrid options may be available depending on the site.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Have good time management, meeting deadlines.
• A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Engage with parents during information sessions and events.
• Record children's interests and achievements through observations.
• Maintain professional relationships and report concerns per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Early years commitment

Education

Nursery experience desirable

Job description

Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues. Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop. Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised. Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play. Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations. Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Other responsibilities: Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend. Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail. Provide outstanding customer service. Have good time management, meeting deadlines. A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare.

Desirable: Previous nursery experience.

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference. Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development, and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we're excited to welcome an Nursery Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work., At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £12.71 - £12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16 - £25,724.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

• Birthday Off
• 6 fully paid sick days
• Cashback Healthcare Plan
• Retail Discounts
• Recognition & Reward
• 50 % Childcare Discount
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access
• 24/7 Counselling Support
• Discounted gym Membership
• Personal Financial Advisor Access
• Pension Discovery
• Learning platform Access
• Career Development - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
• Award-Winning Family - Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Recruitment Process Interviews: Rolling interviews. Expected Start Date: ASAP. Our process includes:

1. A video interview followed by a face-to-to interview with a stay and play at the nursery
2. 'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children fully supervised
3. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy