Apprentice Educator

Nursery School; Storrington; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 31 days

Birthday day off

Uniform

Discounted childcare

CPD fund

Social events

Job summary

The Nursery School Storrington is seeking an Apprentice Educator to join our caring team while you study for a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

You will support the nursery's daily routines, help plan activities, observe children aged 0-5, and promote inclusion and safe practice.

This 30-hour-per-week role offers on-the-job training, 31 days of holidays, a birthday day off, uniform, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0-5 preferred but not essential.
• GCSE English and/or Maths Level 4+ preferred but not essential.
• Personal qualities: passion for working with children, reliability, flexibility.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery activities and learning experiences.
• Assist with planning, preparation of activities, and liaising with parents.
• Record observations and assist in monitoring children's development.
• Supervise meals and mealtimes; assist with food preparation for babies where appropriate.
• Adhere to policies on allergies, sleep, inclusion and equality.

Skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

GCSE English/Maths

Job description

As an Apprentice Educator at The Nursery School Storrington you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification. During your apprenticeship duties will include;

• To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure.
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs).
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment.
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem.
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children's learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning.
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating.
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping.
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility.
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and The Company Directors

At The Nursery School Company we create an encouraging environment where you can thrive and accomplish things that you may have never thought possible.

Experience with children aged 0-5 years preferred but not essential. GCSE Level 4 or above in English and/or Maths is preferred but not essential. Personal Qualities A passion for working with children. To be reliable, flexible and work cooperatively. Skills Required Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, honesty and integrity. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to communicate and engage effectively with children, families and colleagues. 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)
• Generous Holidays - from 31 days a year inclusive of bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• Discounted Childcare
• Uniform
• CPD fund
• Social events

And more! Working Week 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed