Babraham Nursery recognise every child as an individual and prepares them for their first school steps within a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Starting salary is £22,992 or £26,933 per annum (depending on experience).
We are seeking to recruit a Nursery Assistant to work across all ages within the nursery. The successful candidate will assist with the care and development of children and will be expected to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 5.45pm, and Friday 8.30am – 5.15pm, with one hour’s unpaid lunch break each day.
The Nursery is primarily for the use of staff at the Babraham Institute, a world‑renowned charity in life sciences. Babraham Nursery opened in September 1990 and operates from a large house in a quiet residential area within the Institute grounds. It offers a homely atmosphere, green fields, woods, a large enclosed garden with climbing frame, pathways and grassed areas.
Nursery accommodates up to ninety children on the Early Years register aged from 6 weeks to 5 years and also operates a separate after‑school club and holiday club for school‑aged children at the local school.
We are an extremely supportive and friendly organisation; described as warm and community‑focused, and staffed by a highly qualified, knowledgeable team that works together in an inclusive, family‑friendly environment.
Benefits include:
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Training and development opportunities
- 25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata if applicable)
- 26 weeks of maternity leave at full pay
- 3 paid Christmas Closure Days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 50% discount on Stagecoach bus travel
We welcome applications from all sections of society. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check is required.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 16th June 2026. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect; it follows the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.
Department: Nursery
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40.75
Associated file: Nursery_Assistant_-_Job_Description_Person_Specifcation_2026.pdf
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