St Ives Rd, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3ET, UK
Job Description
Posted Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 05:00
Nursery Casual worker
Part of Grandir UK
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Silks Farm in Huntingdonis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
About Our Nursery
Our Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool in the Huntingdon area offers an array of exceptional features that contribute to our high-quality childcare. These include 7 acres of scenic land, open and bright playrooms, Forest School sessions, and a team of longstanding, highly qualified staff dedicated to each child's development and happiness.
Ofsted We are proud of our 'Good' Ofsted rating, which reflects our commitment to providing a secure learning environment and supporting every child's progress and development.
7 Acres of Outdoor Space Our outdoor environment is designed to allow free-flow access throughout the day. Children can explore our much-loved forest nature trail and enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning.
Forest School Area We are passionate about Forest School principals and incorporate them into daily activities within our dedicated outdoor learning space.
Chef On-Site Our on-site chef prepares nutritious and delicious meals each day, carefully catering to all dietary requirements and allergies.
Location
Set in rural Cambridgeshire, we are located between Somersham village and St Ives retail park, near Cuckoobridge Farm Shop. The nursery is easily accessible by car and offers ample parking.
What will you be doing
Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained
Ensure thatequalityof access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
Contribute to maintaining anattractive and welcoming environment
Prepare andsupervise activitiesunder the guidance of Level 3 qualified Practitioners
Read, understand and implement allcompany policies, procedures and operational practices
Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices areadheredto within the required timescale
Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of theEarly Years Foundation stage
Notify your line manager of anyconcerns or issues regarding company policies, procedures and operational practices
Maintain apositive attitudeat all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues
Ensureconfidentiality, where appropriate , is maintained
Attend regularstaff meetings, planning meetingsandundertake trainingas required
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service
Even More Benefits
Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
24 hour remote GP appointments
Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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Job Family Operations
Pay Type Hourly
St Ives Rd, Somersham, Huntingdon PE28 3ET, UK
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