At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a fun, safe environment.
- Company: Join Freshlings Nursery, an Ofsted Outstanding provider in Plymouth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
- Qualifications: Relevant childcare qualification and experience with children aged 0-5.
The predicted salary is between 26149 - 26149 £ per year.
Location: Plymouth
Closing date: 18/10/2026
Salary: £26,149 per annum based on 37 hours per week - UCSPL Band A
Contractual hours: 40
Basis: FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 26 October 2026
Job category/type: Professional/Support Services
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Job reference: B1360
About the role
Under the direction of the Management Team and Team Leaders, you will provide routine activities to assist in the delivery of a customer focused cost effective and efficient support service. Central to roles within Freshlings Nursery is providing a safe, healthy, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment, where children are respected and supported as individuals and encouraged to learn through play and exploration. Adopting a child-centred approach means that we keep each individual child in focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with them and their families. We have a shared ethos which recognises that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and that this duty extends beyond the setting, to the child’s home life and elsewhere.
You will:
- Observe, assess and plan for children to meet their individual needs, supporting their learning and development in the seven areas of the EYFS/current curriculum requirements, with a balance of child initiated and adult led activities.
- Be a play partner to children, engaging in sustained shared thinking.
- Undertake the role of Key Person, producing Learning Journeys for individuals in partnership with parents, children, carers, and colleagues.
This position is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2018 Regulations. Freshlings Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children. All positions are subject to individuals securing enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Lorraine Hargreaves by email at lorraine.hargreaves@plymouth.ac.uk.
We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).
What we’re looking for:
- Relevant Childcare Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Working within a team (essential)
- Working in a nursery environment caring for children 0-5 years of age
- Child Observations, assessments and planning cycle
- Working in an environment with sensitive or confidential information
About us
Freshlings Nursery is currently an Ofsted Outstanding provider with high expectations to deliver quality care and education.
Our Offer
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
The appointed candidate would be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd (UCSPL) and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment. UCSPL is a wholly owned subsidiary company of The University of Plymouth. UCSPL is committed to delivering a superior service in a sustainable way, whilst enriching the experience of our students, staff and wider community at the University of Plymouth through our Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
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