Apprentice Early Years Educator

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Educator to support their award-winning service. This role involves working closely with children and families, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment while pursuing your ICQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development. You'll engage in hands-on learning, participate in training sessions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of nursery practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in childcare within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Training sessions and development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE Level 4 or above in English and Maths or complete through Functional Skills.
• Experience caring for children, such as babysitting, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service for children and families.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities to support children's development.
• Maintain detailed records for key children using the EYFS framework.

Skills

Childcare Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding Policies

Education

GCSE Level 4 in English

GCSE Level 4 in Maths

Job description

Reports To: Nursery Manager

Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays

Our nurseries are currently open from 7:30am-6pm, but these hours may change. Our shift patterns start from 7:20am and finish at 6:20pm. We prefer our team to work over 5 days, but will try to accommodate 4-day weeks for those who wish to consolidate hours. Shift patterns will vary weekly unless flexible working arrangements are agreed upon. Some evening and weekend work will be required, paid back as TOIL, with arrangements communicated in advance.

As an Apprentice Early Years Educator, you will support your colleagues in delivering our award-winning service, including facilitating learning, meeting children's needs, and maintaining high standards. You will train towards your ICQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development through the Cherubs Nurseries Academy, involving coursework, practical assessments, and regular meetings with your assessor.

This job description is not exhaustive; Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend it as necessary. You are responsible for informing us of any changes in circumstances that may affect your suitability to work with children.

Description of Duties

Deliver: Provide excellent service for children and families

• Work with the Childcare Team to ensure a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Model best practices for children and colleagues.
• Maintain toys, equipment, and furniture in good condition, sterilizing toys as needed.
• Supervise meal times as learning opportunities.
• Provide warm handovers to parents and carers at the end of the day.
• Follow all nursery policies and procedures.

Take Ownership: Be honest and transparent in your responsibilities

• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain detailed records for your key children, meeting targets and using the EYFS framework.
• Keep your room and nursery well-presented and organized.

Commit: Strive for continuous improvement

• Present yourself professionally at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Pursue your childcare qualification, meeting all targets and coursework deadlines.
• Attend training sessions, including outside of working hours if necessary.
• Complete relevant PLA training within 7 days of issuance.

Embrace: Foster creativity and innovation

• Assist in planning and delivering indoor and outdoor activities to support children's development.

Build: Foster a positive team environment

• Learn from your managers and senior educators.
• Share received information promptly.
• Build professional relationships with parents, staff, and suppliers.
• Attend staff events, some outside of hours or on weekends.
• Perform other duties within the scope of your role.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or complete these through Functional Skills during your qualification.
• Experience caring for children, such as babysitting, is desirable.