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Safari Cubs Nursery Creche
Safari Cubs Nursery Creche provides a safe, supportive space for children aged 6 months to 12 years in Leeds. With NHS Quality Assurance, we combine health-focused routines with a vibrant curriculum. Our approach builds confidence, respect, and global awareness through fun and care. With over 20 years of experience, our team supports every family.
We are looking to grow our team and welcome applications from enthusiastic, caring individuals who are passionate about supporting young children. We would love to hear from motivated candidates eager to learn and develop within a supportive nursery environment. If you are dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare and helping children thrive in a safe, nurturing setting, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0-5 years
- To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others
- To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
- To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
- To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship
Address:
9a Unit F Curtis Business Centre
Leeds
LS9 9LF
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Training Details:
- Training Provider: CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
- Training Course: Early years educator (level 3)
Course Contents:
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
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- Full Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
- Functional skills if applicable
Desirable Qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
A DBS is required for this role.
About Us:
Safari Cubs Nursery Creche offers a welcoming space where every child’s individuality is nurtured. Proudly associated with the National Day Nurseries Association, we provide a trusted and supportive environment where children thrive through engaging daily activities and cultural learning, working closely with families to achieve the best outcomes.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
Future Prospects:
- A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Opportunity to learn and develop within the company
- Progression on to higher apprenticeship/training
Contact Information:
- CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
- Clara Phillips-Williams
- Email: Clara.Phillips-Williams@ymca.co.uk
- Phone: 020 3994 9544
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053022.
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