Job Description

Breakfast Assistants - Day Nursery

Barleylands 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.

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery is a 96 place day nursery, focusing on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.

We are looking for a passionate, committed and reliable Breakfast Assistant to join our lovely team of Early Years Educators on a part time basis.

Breakfast Assistant - 7:15am-10:15am

Your role will be to assist with and support the Early Years Educators with daily activities, then setting up and serving breakfasts in our toddler room.

We are ideally looking for someone who with an early years qualification, and previous experience working within an Early Years Setting.

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare

- from day one with us!

Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings

- to look after your health and wellbeing

WPA "NHS Top up"

- including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses

Tastecard for all permanent staff

- Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out.

Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff

Multiple free family tickets into Barleylands Farm

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

Requirements

Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above Some previous experience working in childcare A real passion for working with children A strong command of the English language Flexibility and punctuality
WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO CURRENTLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE CURRENTLY BASED IN THE UK WITH FULL RIGHT TO WORK. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT BASED IN, AND ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK.

Farm Day Nurseries are 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.60-14.50 per hour

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BFDN-BA