Posted 01 April, 2026 Sancton Wood Nursery logo

Early Years Practitioner

Sancton Wood Nursery Cambridgeshire

Job details

  • Salary £14 per hour
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Job summary

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Station Road, Cambridge

Salary: £14 per hour

Hours: Full-time/Part-time/Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm (with flexible early/late start or finish rota)

If you already have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, we would love to hear from you.

Our newly refurbished building is situated close to the Train Station, offering on-site bike and car parking. Sancton Wood Nursery is a family friendly environment with children aged 12 months to 4 years. Recognised for its outstanding contribution to the social and emotional development of each individual child. Our big garden creates an inviting space for the children to develop their physical play with Forest School, a large climbing frame, water pump and sand pit.

If you are passionate about working with children and interested in professional development opportunities we would like to hear from you.

This post is full-time, all year round. The Nursery is open 48 weeks a year with closures at Christmas, Easter and 2 weeks in August.
 

Essential:

• Level 3 or equivalent in EYFS (or above)

Desirable:

• Paediatric first aid qualified

Staff Benefits:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Company Pension contributions

• School fee discount

• Continuing professional development opportunities, including 4 staff allocated INSET days for professional development

• Free hot lunches every day

• Onsite car and bike parking available

• Close to Cambridge station

• Employee assistance programme

• Local business discounts

The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employees and the Disclosure and Barring Services.
 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form. 

Skills / Qualifications:

  • • Level 3 or equivalent in EYFS (or above)