Apprentice

Realise; Runwell; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + birthday day

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans

Employee assistance helpline 24/7

Perks pro-rota for part-time staff

Job summary

Realise Wickford is offering an Early Years Apprentice position at a day nursery. You will be trained on the job, with a buddy, and work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

You will attend training days and be based at your allocated nursery, developing practical skills in care and education. You will learn to support children's learning and development, maintain a safe environment, and liaise with staff and parents while adhering to nursery policies and health and safety

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Level 3 EY Educator apprenticeship.
• Passionate about learning and developing in early years.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in delivering high standard of care and education for children.
• Support daily operations of the nursery and liaise with staff and parents.
• Contribute ideas to planning to ensure high quality learning.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in the nursery.
• Observe, assess and plan activities linked to individual learning needs.
• Work with buddy to develop good practice and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

Wickford Station Avenue are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery. During your apprenticeship you will be required to; To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents. To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development. To liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific needs and requirements. To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment. To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
• Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
• Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
• Lunch provided.
• Uniform provided.
• Progression plans for all staff.
• Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
• All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Desirable Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Passionate about learning and developing into a new role - Essential Personal Qualities Passionate about working with children and able to use initiative. Calm approachable nature Skills Required Great communication skills Passionate and reliable Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)