Lunchtime Nursery Assistant

Lunchtime Nursery Assistant

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

Duration: Part time, Permanent

Join us at an exciting time of growth!! Our new 96 place Thrift Farm Day Nursery building will be opening in Autumn 2025!! 

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, we are excited to announce that we are now recruiting for our idyllic day nursery onsite at the locally adored Thrift Farm in Whaddon.

The working hours are 11:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Please note, this position is ALL YEAR ROUND, and NOT term time only.

Your role will be to assist in serving of children's meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues.

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
• Discounted family entry into Thrift Farm
• Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff
• 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!
• An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff/team 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 – for a comfortable future retirement!
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
• Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
• Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
• Extra little “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

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
• Previous professional childcare experience. Either in a Day Nursery, School or other setting
• A passion for working with Children

Thrift Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.