Bank Staff - Nursery Assistant

Bank Staff - Nursery Assistant

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group

Duration: Permanent. Flexible zero hours contract.

"We are looking for passionate, inspiring Early Years Practitioners who are looking to really make a difference! With a positive, can do attitude, a real team player, and keen to really engage making a difference to our children’s learning and development."

Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are now recruiting for cover staff at our day nursery at Mead Open Farm, in Leighton Buzzard.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment. This unique position will allow you to work the hours you are available. Rather than being committed to a full time contract.

You must be reliable, and flexible enough to cover sometimes at short notice. This position will require you to undergo a full DBS clearance.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings - to look after your health and wellbeing
• 2 free meals, and drinks every day for our staff
• Multiple free tickets into Mead Open Farm - worth up to £600 per year!
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
• An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
• Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
• Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
• Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
• Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
• Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Free parking

"Mead Open Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff"

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.