Early Years Assistant – Bank Staff

Rand Farm Park Day Nursery Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider is seeking Nursery Assistants for a zero-hours contract in Milton Keynes. You will assist the Manager in daily operations and engage children in a nurturing, nature-based learning environment. Experience with young children and knowledge of EYFS principles are important. The role offers flexible hours and many employee benefits, including 50% off childcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Free lunches and drinks

28 days annual holiday

Training courses and progression opportunities

Free staff uniform

Enhanced NEST Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery environment preferred.
• Ability to implement EYFS principles effectively.
• Experience in a busy, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with the daily operations of the nursery.
• Engage with children using new ideas and activities.
• Support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Confident in EYFS

Motivated to contribute ideas

Experience with young children

Education

Relevant early years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Thrift Farm Day Nursery – Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group

Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering 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.

Thrift Farm Day Nursery’s 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, even in these challenging times, we are excited to announce that we are now recruiting for our 96 place day nursery.

We are looking for experienced and confident Nursery Assistants to join us on a flexible Bank Staff, zero hours contract basis, to assist the Manager with the day to day running of this farm based setting.

Benefits

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
• Free lunches and drinks every day
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
• Open door management policy – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Training courses and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
• Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month
• Length of service awards and gifts
• Staff awards ceremony – with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer bbq and Christmas party
• Extra thank you gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days
• Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Free parking

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for confident Assistants, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard‑working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities.

You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly, and have experience in a similar role.

You will ideally have a relevant early years qualification, level 3 or above, though we will consider unqualified and level 2 applications. You must have previous experience working with young children, ideally in a day nursery environment.

This position is based on a flexible zero‑hours contract.

Please note the nursery is open from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday and so shift patterns will be rotating within these opening hours. Please make sure you can commit to early and late shifts before applying. We are looking for people who are available to work full days (8‑hr shifts).

"Thrift Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff"

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.

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