Lake House Day Nursery

14/08/2023

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14/08/2023

ATTENTION - EARLY YEARS APPRENTICE WANTED

We are a well-established children’s nursery in search of dedicated and passionate apprentices to join our team.
As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn
from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in a fun and nurturing environment, while making a positive impact on the lives of children aged 0-5 years.

We work in partnership with our chosen external Training Provider
and your apprenticeship is expected to typically last for 15 months at which stage you will qualify as a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.

Our small, privately-owned nursery is known for its outstanding service and its welcoming, home from home atmosphere. You will work closely with our team to create a safe and welcoming environment for children and their families.

The ideal candidate will have:

o A genuine love for working with children
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills
o A flexible and adaptable attitude
o The ability to work well in a team
o The desire to continue learning and growing in the field of child care
o The ability to reliably commute to Bristol, BS10 5HG, or plan to relocate
before starting work
o Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English
Benefits:
o An hourly rate substantially higher than the Government’s published rate
o The opportunity to join a pension scheme with employer contributions to help
you save for retirement
o Continuing professional development opportunities to help you learn and grow
in your role
o Mental health and well-being support including access to a 24/7 legal and
medical information line and professional counselling
o An end-of-year bonus and generous "refer a friend" bonus
o Opportunities to have your voice heard through meetings, surveys, and focus
groups
o An extra day off to celebrate your birthday, in addition to your annual leave
entitlement (which increases to the FTE of 33 days over time)
o Nursery closure between Christmas and New Year to give you time to
celebrate and relax.
Responsibilities will include:
o Assisting with the care and supervision of children
o Supporting the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities
o Helping with meal times and other daily routines
o Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children

o Communicating effectively with parents and other staff members

If you are an enthusiastic, caring, and team-oriented individual, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TO APPLY: please contact us via our website: https://www.lakehouse-nursery.co.uk/contact-us

We look forward to reviewing your Application!

Lake House Day Nursery is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Job Type: Temporary 15 month contract initially

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14/02/2023

Some of our children were invited to join the residents of a local care home where they enjoyed making Valentine's crafts together. The intergenerational interaction was heartwarming and offered valuable opportunities for the children to develop their communication and artistic abilities while building their confidence. Such connections can foster empathy and respect between generations, creating a mutually enriching experience for all involved.

02/02/2023

SUPPORT WORKER WANTED - Children’s Nursery

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and team-oriented individual who will work closely with our team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the children and their families.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and be willing to assist in various activities. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and if desired, opportunities for growth and development. No prior experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided.


Responsibilities:

Assist in caring for children, including feeding, changing, and playing with them. Other duties such as serving snacks and meals and then clearing up may be required whilst following established procedures and policies of the nursery under the guidance of the Room Leader.


Requirements:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to reliably commute to Bristol, BS10 or plan to relocate before starting work


In addition to a competitive salary and annual pay review, we offer a range of benefits to support our team’s professional development and well-being, including:

- The opportunity to join a pension scheme with employer contributions to help you save for retirement
- Continuing professional development opportunities to help you learn and grow in your role
- Mental health and well-being support including access to a 24/7 legal and medical information line and professional counselling
- An end-of-year bonus and generous refer a friend bonus
- Opportunities to have your voice heard through meetings, surveys, and focus groups
- An extra day off to celebrate your birthday, in addition to your annual leave entitlement (which increases to the FTE of 33 days a year over time)
- Nursery closure between Christmas and New Year to give you time to celebrate and relax.


We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment, with flexible hours available (8.00 - 5.45, Monday to Friday). If you are passionate about working with children and have a desire to make a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


TO APPLY: please contact us via our website: https://www.lakehouse-nursery.co.uk/contact-us

We look forward to reviewing your Application!


Lake House Day Nursery is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £16k to £22k

20/01/2023

"Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor in their own play."
Magda Ge**er
Spontaneous play is one of the most joyous activities for all mammals, including us. It is genetically encoded into the young. Through play, babies and children unfold their intelligences, talents, aptitudes, physicality, social skills, creativity, imagination and their joy for life. Play is Nature's way of educating the 'whole being' for life, whether that being is a puppy, a lion cub or your child. Let the children play.

11/11/2022

We are looking for a chef/cook to join our team.

The role will require the successful candidate to prepare and cook healthy nutritional meals for up to 55 children each day, catering for young babies and children up to the age of 5, some of whom may have bespoke dietary requirements.

Working on site, we believe the role is a key in helping make the Nursery’s atmosphere feel homely and welcoming.

Working Monday to Friday, you will ideally:

· Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

· Hold a catering qualification

· Have previous cooking experience of cooking for 55+ people

· Know how to cater for different allergies and dietary requirements

· Have a good knowledge of Health and Safety

We would like you to:

· Create dishes that children enjoy, whilst being nutritious

· Work collaboratively with colleagues and show good communication skills

· Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills

· And lastly be enthusiastic and hardworking!

We are offering a salary range of £22,900 - £33,000 for working 40 hours per week, between 8am and 5pm daily.

Please note we are open throughout the year, including school holidays, and only close on Bank and Public Holidays and the 3 days between Christmas and New Year.

Please contact us to express your interest: https://www.lakehouse-nursery.co.uk/contact-us

Lake House Day Nursery is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

11/11/2022

Our children were invited to join the residents of a local care home to listen to live music, participate in games and walk around the grounds to meet the chickens.
As the pictures show, everyone had lots of fun and the next event is already being planned.
This fairly unique opportunity encourages a real sense of connection between the young and old, whilst stimulating the children’s awareness about their local community. We have also found that this interaction raises the level of the children’s communication skills, confidence, care and empathy.

24/10/2022

✨ EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER ✨

We have a vacancy for a fully qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team.

We are a small privately owned family Nursery caring for 55 children between the ages of 0 - 5 years old.

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and a team player.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full time (8.00 - 5.45, Monday to Friday) or candidates seeking 2, 3 or 4 days a week.

We are extremely proud of our Outstanding Ofsted rating and our reputation for providing a 'home from home' environment.


Key responsibilities include:

1. Contributing to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
2. Using Tapestry to keep an accurate record of achievement file on key children
3. Work alongside parents / carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the Nursery
4. Ensuring the Nursery meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
5. Actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace
6. Effectively delivering the EYFS, ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children in the Nursery are met (in conjunction with other team members)


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- NVQ Level 3
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Able to establish a good rapport


Lake House Day Nursery is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00 - £27,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Bristol, BS10 5HG, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Childcare 1 year (preferred)


TO APPLY: please contact us via our website: https://www.lakehouse-nursery.co.uk/contact-us

We look forward to hearing from you!

22/04/2022

Our children share Easter with a local care home

As part of our "getting to know" our local environment we were thrilled to be asked to join in with Easter activities at a local care home last week.

The children took part in an Easter Egg Hunt and met and chatted to the residents.

It was a very enjoyable afternoon and the natural interactions between the residents and children made it a very special occasion.

We are already planning to jointly arrange other activities with the care home and we are looking forward to building a great relationship with their staff and residents.