Nursery Nurse or Nursery Assistant (Part Time - Afternoons)

Babraham Institute; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned research charity in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Nursery Nurse or Assistant to work afternoons, assisting in the care and development of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The position offers a supportive, friendly atmosphere with various benefits including free lunch, training opportunities, and generous holiday leave. Candidates should have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare and experience in early years education is preferred.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Aviva pension scheme (10.5% employer contribution)

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

26 weeks of maternity leave at full pay

3 paid Christmas closure days

Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount on Stagecoach bus travel

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare.
• Experience in early years education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care and development of children.
• Work afternoons from Monday to Friday.

Job description

Nursery Nurse or Nursery Assistant (Part Time - Afternoons), Cambridge

Babraham Nursery recognises every child as an individual and prepares them for their first school steps within a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.

Starting salary:
- Level 3 qualified: £18,357 per annum (£26,840 FTE)
- Level 2 qualified: £17,477 per annum (£25,210 FTE)
- Nursery Assistant: £16,806 per annum (£24,242 FTE)

We are seeking to recruit a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Nurse, or a Nursery Assistant, to work across all ages within the nursery. The successful candidate will assist with the care and development of children and will be expected to work afternoons from 12 pm to 5.45 pm Monday to Thursday and 12 pm to 5.15 pm on Fridays, totaling 28.25 hours per week.

Our Nursery is primarily for staff at the Babraham Institute, a renowned research charity in life sciences. The nursery, opened in September 1990, operates from a large house in a quiet residential area within the Institute grounds. It offers a homely atmosphere, surrounded by green fields and woods, with a large enclosed garden featuring climbing frames, pathways, and grassed areas.

It accommodates up to ninety children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years, and also runs a separate after-school and holiday club for school-aged children.

We are an extremely supportive and friendly organization, often described as having a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our highly qualified team works together in an inclusive, family-friendly environment.

Benefits include:

• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Aviva pension scheme (10.5% employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata if applicable)
• 26 weeks of maternity leave at full pay
• 3 paid Christmas closure days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on Stagecoach bus travel

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.