Nursery Nurse

Kindred Nurseries; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Nursery Nurse to join their team. You will create a nurturing environment for children, maintain records, and support educational practices. The role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and numerous benefits, ensuring a fulfilling professional journey in early years education.

Benefits

Birthday Off

6 fully paid sick days

Cashback Healthcare Plan

Retail Discounts

50% Childcare Discount

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Childcare.
• Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a home-like environment for children.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Support the Room Leader with Early Years care.

Skills

Teamwork

Child Development

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Overview

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 a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Cambridge.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and provide a home from home environment for all children
• Keep and maintain accurate records and reports
• Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and Education across the setting
• 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
• Be always available for your Key Children, having a responsibility for your children development
• Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face to face meetings or report writing
• Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education
• A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
• Current paediatric first aid certificate
• Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)
• Current food hygiene certificate

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £13.25 - £14.70 per hour equivalent to £27,772.00 - £30,811.20 per annum (full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)

• Benefits: 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, Supportive Culture
• Career Development: clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship
• Work-Life Balance: structured working hours and flexible shift options
• Competitive Pay & Benefits with bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
• Award-Winning Family: recognition, personal growth, and team success

Recruitment Process

• A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview
• 'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children fully supervised
• Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy