Qualified Field-based Nursery Assistant – Full time, 40 hrsLocation: Leighton Buzzard, with paid travel to other sitesFarm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider, offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators support children''s development through nature-based learning at our award-winning farm park settings.Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, located on-site at Mead Open Farm, focuses on nature-based play and outdoor learning, following a child-led curiosity approach to development.We are expanding due to success and are seeking a full-time Qualified Field-Based Nursery Assistant to support our Nursery and Pre-School team across all rooms, primarily at Mead Open Farm, with occasional paid travel to other sites.Our benefits include:Mileage incentive – 45p per mileTravel time included in pay

– your 8/9-hour shift includes travel time to less local settings50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) from day oneWellbeing ambassadors at all settingsWPA NHS Top-up – 24/7 helpline, private doctor access, healthcare expense reimbursementTastecard – up to 50% off dining, cinemas, and days outTwo free meals and unlimited drinks daily28 days holiday, increasing to 33 with serviceReferral bonus up to £500 per friendOpen-door management policyTraining, progression, and development opportunitiesStaff outings and celebrationsFree staff uniformEnhanced NEST Pension schemeMonthly lotteries and Employee of the MonthLength of service awardsStaff awards ceremony with prizes up to £500Summer BBQ and Christmas partySpecial occasion giftsRelocation packagesCycle to work schemeFree parkingThis role offers the opportunity to work across different settings as a qualified practitioner without key person responsibilities.Qualifications and SkillsWe seek hardworking, motivated individuals who thrive in busy environments, bringing new ideas and activities. Experience working with children aged 0-5 years and a full relevant Early Years qualification (L3 preferred, L2 considered) are required. Full-time availability (40 hours/week) within our open hours (7:30am-6:30pm) is essential.A full UK driving license and own transport are mandatory due to multisite responsibilities.We offer mileage incentives and include travel time in working hours.Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.Apply Now

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