Job Description

Due to a growing waiting list we are looking to recruit a newly qualified or experienced Early Years Practitioner, minimum Early Years Level 2 or Level 3 +

to join our dedicated and talented team of 14 at our Cambridge city centre nursery, CB1 2DG.

Our Offer of Employment:

We also have paid in work training opportunities for unqualified candidates, please email us at louise@smithschildren.co.uk to find out more.

The Role:

The newly employed member of staff will support and assist in all aspects of education and care. Initial training and induction will be provided from management and senior staff, with ongoing support provided as necessary.

The ideal candidate:

Must have a passion and enthusiasm for working with children and the ability to work calmly, patiently and communicate effectively with children, parents and staff. To be able to work with a diverse range of children with different individual needs, requiring good organisational skills and timekeeping.

We also offer work based training opportunities at CACHE L2/L3 for unqualified candidates. We cover the costs of the training and DBS and you earn an income whilst you train.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and education to children in a nursery setting. Foster a safe and nurturing environment that promotes children's development. Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's progress. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations. Maintain accurate records of children's activities and development.

All staff receive the following in work benefits:

A salary, negotiable and considered at interview, 40 hours per week.

Additional paid holiday allowance (28 Standard + up to 4 Extra Days )

Staff on duty breakfast buffet / cooked meals & refreshments provided daily

Career Progression Opportunities

Continuous Career Development (CPD)

Digital Learning & Planning

Personal Clothing

Paid staff and Parent Meetings

Digital Record Keeping & Paperless Administration

Training days and staff meetings by Zoom

A set staffing rota each month

Christmas closure, with full pay (25th to 2nd January)

DBS costs covered

Work based Early Years training available at Level 2, 3 and 5 with accredited provider Prevista

Salary:

The starting base salary will be discussed at interview. We look positively at candidates experiences, achievements and knowledge so that we can make a valuable offer of employment which aims to meet your expectations.

Please remember to include a letter of interest including your contact information, personal email and telephone number with your CV to that we can send you our employment application form and full job description as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Volunteer

Pay: 26,500.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge, CB1 2DG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

fluent English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Cache Level 2 or other higher qualification in Childcare (required) Early Years Educator Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Cambridge, CB1 2DG (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2025
Reference ID: Early Years Practitioner March 2025
Expected start date: 05/05/2025