Qualified Field-based Nursery Assistant – Full time, 40 hrs
Location: Leighton Buzzard, with paid travel to other sites
Farm 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 & 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 mile
* Travel time included in pay – your 8/9-hour shift includes travel time to less local settings
* 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) from day one
* Wellbeing ambassadors at all settings
* WPA NHS Top-up – 24/7 helpline, private doctor access, healthcare expense reimbursement
* Tastecard – up to 50% off dining, cinemas, and days out
* Two free meals and unlimited drinks daily
* 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 with service
* Referral bonus up to £500 per friend
* Open-door management policy
* Training, progression, and development opportunities
* Staff outings and celebrations
* Free staff uniform
* Enhanced NEST Pension scheme
* Monthly lotteries and Employee of the Month
* Length of service awards
* Staff awards ceremony with prizes up to £500
* Summer BBQ and Christmas party
* Special occasion gifts
* Relocation packages
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
This role offers the opportunity to work across different settings as a qualified practitioner without key person responsibilities.
Qualifications and Skills
We 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.
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