About
Employer description
Harvey Road Day Nursery Ltd originally opened in 1967, registering under the current ownership in 2008. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides government funded early years education for all eligible children
Main description
Harvey Road is an independent small not for profit day nursery based in the centre of Cambridge. Looking for a committed person that is flexible to join our dynamic team. You will assist in the supervision of the children, ensuring that the highest standards apply at all times, plus more
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Childcare:
- To assist in the supervision of the children, ensuring that the highest standards apply at all times
- To provide a stimulating environment and foster play with a purpose
- To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence within a supportive group care
- To keep a record of the activities undertaken during the week. When competent to be involved and contribute to planning of activities
- To bring to the attention of the Nursery Manager any concerns relating to sage guarding and health and safety of the children in your care
General:
- To be responsible for the care and cleaning of all Nursery equipment ensuring that a high standard is maintained
- To be involved in fund raising for Harvey Road Day Nursery
- To attend training courses as required by the Nursery Manager
- To treat any information of matters relating to the work within the Nursery as confidential
- To participate in room/staff meetings
- To be aware of hygiene and cleanliness within the room you are working, ensuring that a high standard is maintained
- To adhere to all Harvey Road Day Nursery policies
- To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time in keeping with the post
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years practitioner (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Training is via Cambridge Regional College Day release and a work mentor, as well as on-going in-house training including child protection, health and Safety and food safety.
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 3 or D) and Maths (grade 3 or D)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Employment is based at small, friendly long established Nursery with a great team.Enjoyment at being around young children, including enthusiasm and patience ,as well as being adaptable as every day will bring new surprises and wonders. A warm friendly smile to brighten every child's face each and every day. Be able to sing in tune or out of tune loudly to an audience of tiny humans who may happily just watch. Warm hugs available as and when required or just a shoulder to rest on. Eyes in the back of your head, all seeing and doing, yes, the children will believe you can see everything.
Company benefits
We will provide a uniform and as well as a lunch when in the nursery
Future prospects
Once qualified further qualifications possible. Employment guaranteed on completion of course Early Years Practitioner.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 06/05/2025
Salary
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
How to Apply
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