Early Years Assistant
The Orchard Day Nursery at Cambridge International School | Cambridge (CB1)
Permanent | Year-Round | Full-Time | Now Offering 4-Day-Per-Week Contracts!
Love working with children but don't have an Early Years qualification yet?
At The Orchard Day Nursery, we believe that passion, enthusiasm and a genuine love of working with children are just as important as qualifications. If you've already gained experience in a nursery or childcare setting and are looking for the next step in your Early Years career, we'd love to hear from you.
Located within Cambridge International School, The Orchard Day Nursery provides a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Inspired Learning Group, you'll join a supportive team with access to excellent training, development opportunities and clear career progression across a growing family of independent schools and nurseries.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with nursery or childcare experience who wants to continue building a rewarding career in Early Years, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and develop professionally.
What you'll be doing
As an Early Years Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our experienced practitioners to provide outstanding care and learning experiences for every child.
You'll:
- Help create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure and valued.
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging play and learning activities that encourage children's curiosity, creativity and development.
- Build positive relationships with children, helping them develop confidence, independence and social skills.
- Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, sleep routines, toileting and personal care where appropriate.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing through warm, responsive interactions.
- Help observe children's interests and achievements, contributing to learning journeys and daily records.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing feedback on children's day when required.
- Prepare learning resources and help maintain clean, organised and welcoming learning environments.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, health and safety are maintained at all times.
- Take part in training and professional development opportunities to continue building your Early Years knowledge and skills.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool, childcare or other early years setting.
- A genuine passion for working with babies and young children.
- A caring, patient and positive approach.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop within the Early Years profession.
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
You don't need a formal Early Years qualification for this role, but previous nursery or childcare experience is essential. If you're keen to develop your career, we'll support your professional growth and ongoing learning.
Why join The Orchard Day Nursery?
We know that great nurseries are built by great people, so we're committed to helping every member of our team succeed.
We offer:
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- NEW 4-day-per-week contracts for improved work-life balance.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discounted childcare.
- Free lunch during your working day.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to work towards recognised Early Years qualifications.
- Career progression opportunities across Inspired Learning Group.
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive team.
- An inspiring working environment within Cambridge International School.
Apply today and begin your Early Years career with The Orchard Day Nursery.
For more information, please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected].
Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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Pay: Up to £26,957.00 per year
Work Location: In person
