Childcare Work, Jobs in Cambridge (with Salaries)

Nursery Assistant
Clarence House Day Nurseries —Cambridge
- £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
6d
Nursery Apprentice
Clarence House Day Nurseries —Cambridge
- £8.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
6d
1:1 SEN Pre-School Practitioner
Kids R Us —Cambridge
- £13.22 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Nursery Nurse – Bank Staff
Clarence House Day Nurseries —Cambridge
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
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Early Years Practitioner
Bright Horizons —Cambridge
- From £29,972.80 a year
- Preschool
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Early Years Educator
N Family Club —Cambridge
- £28,808 - £31,782 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- IT
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Early Years Assistant
Bright Horizons —Cambridge
- £29,432 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Nursery Bank Staff
Family First Nurseries —Cambridge
- English
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Patacake Nursery —Cambridge
- £13.55 - £14.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
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Childcare Assistant, 08.00-17.30 2 days per week Mon & Thurs
Shelford Childcare —Great Shelford
- £12.60 - £14.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Driving
Quick apply
3d
Seasonal Nursery Practitioner
Childbase Partnership —Cambridge
- £13.45 - £14.79 an hour
- Seasonal
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Educator - Lunch Cover
N Family Club —Cambridge
- £14,404 - £15,891 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- IT
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Nursery Bank Staff (cover)
Little Birches —Great Wilbraham
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Teaching
- Flexible schedule
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BRAND NEW NURSERY* Nursery Room Leaders & Practitioners
The Papworth Day Nursery —Papworth Everard
- £27,040 - £31,220 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- School
- Free parking
Quick apply
13d
Children's Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire) —Cambridge
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- School
7d
Qualified Room Leader
Patacake Nursery —Cambridge
- £15.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
11d
Children's Senior Support Worker
Excelcare Holdings —Histon
- £16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Children's Residential Support Worker
Lumen Home —Hitchin
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Overtime
- Working with children
- Driving
- IT
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
5d
CMC
Rosebud Nanny Agency —Cambridge
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Remote
- No experience needed
- School
- Work from home
Early Years Assistant - Learning Hub
Bright Horizons —Cambridge
- £29,432 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Teaching
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Nursery Assistant

Clarence House Day Nurseries -
Cambridge

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Job details

Full-time
£12.75 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

First aid
IT

Full job description

Hours: 40

Location: Cambridge Nursery

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £12.75 an hour

Job Reference: NA-CAMB

At Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd, we are passionate about creating inspiring environments where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. We are currently looking for a warm, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Assistant to join our team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to develop their career in early years education within a supportive and professional setting.

About the Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5.

You will work closely with your room team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, while building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of engaging activities tailored to each child’s development and interests
Help maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment
Supervise children during play, mealtimes and daily routines
Assist with personal care, including feeding, changing and hygiene
Keep accurate records such as registers, accidents and observations
Work as a key person for a small group of children, supporting their development and wellbeing
Build positive partnerships with parents and carers
Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times
Contribute to a warm, caring and inclusive nursery environment

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
Caring, patient and nurturing in their approach
A strong team player with a positive attitude
Willing to learn and develop new skills
Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
Organised, reliable and adaptable to a busy nursery environment

Essential Requirements

A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Willingness to complete required training (including safeguarding and first aid)
Basic literacy skills to support record keeping
Ability to work professionally, respectfully and confidentially

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience working in an early years setting
A Level 2 childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Knowledge of child development for ages 0–5

Why Join Us?

At Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd, we offer:

A supportive and friendly team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunities to progress within the company
A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Our Nursery

Clarence House Cambridge is a homely nursery with a community feel in Cambridge, which is located in Chesterton, just off Green End Road. We are looking after children from 12 weeks to 5 years old and are open 51 weeks a year.

It was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022.

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If you are enthusiastic, caring and ready to start or grow your career in early years, we would love to hear from you.

Posted on 04/05/2026

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