Key Information
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (Cambridgeshire CB4 3EP)
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: £13.78 – £15.20 per hour (equivalent to £28,882.88 – £31,859.20 per annum for a 40‑hour week)
Benefits
* Birthday Off
* 6 fully paid sick days
* Cashback Healthcare Plan
* Retail Discounts
* Recognition & Reward program
* 50 % Childcare Discount
* 24/7 Virtual GP Access
* 24/7 Counselling Support
* Discounted gym Membership
* Personal Financial Advisor Access
* Pension Discovery
* Learning platform Access
What You’ll Need
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role)
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with best practices in early years education
* Positive, can‑do attitude towards problem solving
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
* Current paediatric first aid certificate
* Safeguarding and child protection training (full training will be provided)
* Current food hygiene certificate
What You’ll Be Doing
* Work as part of a team and provide a home‑from‑home environment for all children
* Keep and maintain accurate records and reports
* Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
* Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting
Responsibilities
* Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
* Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop
* Maintain a homely environment for all children that is clean and organised
* Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
* Build relationships with key children, record their interests and achievements through observations
* Be always available for your key children, having a responsibility for their care and development
* Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face‑to‑face meetings or report writing
* Ensure that you understand and follow company policies and procedures
* Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
Why Join Kindred?
* Supportive culture built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging
* Clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship for career development
* Enjoy structured working hours and flexible shift options for work‑life balance
* Competitive pay and generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
* Recognition, personal growth, and team success recognised through award‑winning family culture
Other Information
Applicants will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of safeguarding duties.
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