Seasonal Nursery Practitioner — Flexible Holiday Shifts

Childbase Partnership; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-service rewards

Qualification bonuses

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Seasonal Nursery Practitioner for Edwinstowe Day Nursery near Cambridge. The role is permanent with 0 hours/week, requiring ad-hoc shifts during academic holidays and duties from 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday.

You will care for babies and under‑5s and support play-based learning while contributing to daily observations. The position offers flexible holiday work, wellbeing benefits, training through EduBase, and safeguarding responsibilities within a

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment.
• EYFS knowledge is advantageous.
• Holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children aged five and under.
• Implement engaging activities planned by the Key Person to support learning through play.
• Contribute to observations for children’s learning journeys.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Nurturing

Observation skills

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Seasonal Nursery Practitioner for Edwinstowe Day Nursery near Cambridge. The role is permanent with 0 hours/week, requiring ad-hoc shifts during academic holidays and duties from 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday.

You will care for babies and under‑5s and support play-based learning while contributing to daily observations. The position offers flexible holiday work, wellbeing benefits, training through EduBase, and safeguarding responsibilities within a