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Location
Salary
£24,465 Per annum (Pro rata)
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
22 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Apr 2026

Job overview

Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED the Early Years directorate to cater for 86 children a day. The age range covers children from 6 weeks until school age.

The nursery is open from 6.45am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks throughout the year.

To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

To ensure the health and well being of children in our care.

To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals, both internally and externally.

This post is a permanent 37.5 hour contract and offers good holiday entitlements and other NHS benefits.

Main duties of the job

To adhere to OFSTED Standards and Regulations.

To ensure compliance with child protection procedures.

To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures.

To maintain the health and safety of children in our care, carrying out risk assessments when required.

To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.