At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning in a nurturing, outdoor environment at our award-winning nursery.
- Company: Join a leading early years education provider with a focus on creativity and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off childcare, free meals, and a range of exciting perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours, fun team outings, and opportunities for professional development await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, but experience with young children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28225 £ per year.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group, a leading early years education provider. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award-winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.
Our ethos is focused on outdoor learning, natural materials and resources, and following a “child led” learning approach, offering a unique environment and learning experiences for the children in our care. Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are now recruiting an Early Years Assistant to join us on a permanent contract. This role will be assisting in the rooms on a fixed hour contract of 11am-6pm, Monday to Friday.
Our extensive benefits package includes:
- 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.
- WPA “NHS Top up” including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors' appointments, and money back on healthcare expenses.
- Tastecard for all permanent staff, offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, takeaways, cinema tickets, and days out.
- 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days.
- Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral, with no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
- An open door management policy across all of our settings.
- Access to various training courses and ongoing progression and development opportunities.
- Regular staff/team outings and celebrations.
- Free staff uniform, including comfortable polo shirts and a coat for outdoors.
- Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff.
- Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month awards.
- Length of service awards and gifts.
- Staff awards ceremony with prizes worth up to £500.
- Staff summer BBQ and Christmas party.
- Extra little “thank you” gifts for special occasions.
- Relocation packages available.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking.
No qualifications are necessary, but experience working with young children, ideally in a day nursery environment, would be preferred.
Farm Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Early Years Nursery Assistant in Leighton Buzzard employer: Rand Farm Park
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where passionate educators can thrive. With a strong focus on professional growth, creativity, and outdoor learning, employees benefit from an extensive perks package including generous childcare discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities for ongoing development. Join us in our stunning farm park setting and be part of a team that truly values the importance of childhood development and employee satisfaction.
