Apprentice Nursery Educator

Realise; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday holiday

Illness allowance

Training & development

Natural setting

Inclusive culture

Wellness programs

40-hour week

Job summary

Inspirations is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Educator to join a friendly, supportive team responsible for a group of key children. You will plan observations and ensure safeguarding and welfare at all times, working to create an enabling environment.

The role includes on-the-job training, opportunities to observe and record child development, and contributing to team goals in a natural setting that supports child-led learning.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow.
• Good work ethic and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and children.
• Respect and care for staff and children at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care across physical, emotional, social and intellectual development for all children in the nursery.
• Safeguard children and promote welfare, supporting the team to create an enabling environment.
• Maintain and update your Practical Training Record.
• Understand and apply EYFS principles in daily activities.
• Contribute to children's observations and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to share ideas and feedback for consistency.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and professionals.
• Promote the nursery ethos and uphold high childcare standards.

Skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Follow guidelines

Initiative

Communication skills

Reliability

Passion for children

Training provided

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4 or below)

Job description

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times. Duties include;

• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery.
• To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted and give support to other team members throughout the nursery. To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment.
• To maintain the upkeep of your Practical Training Record
• To understand the value and principles of the childcare sector and implant in your daily routine with the children
• To follow the EYFS when caring for children
• To support and promote diversity and equality
• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
• To contribute to children's observations and records when required
• Ensure that you work as part of a team towards a common goal sharing ideas and feedback to create consistency
• To build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• To understand and promote the ethos of the nursery and uphold the highest standards of childcare.

Why Work With Us? At Inspirations, we do things a little differently. Our unique approach combines the best of child-led learning with the rich, immersive experiences of the natural world. Whether under the canopy of trees or in our thoughtfully designed indoor spaces, every day is an adventure in learning.

• Competitive holiday's Christmas Closure holiday entitlement
• Have your birthday as a holiday without using any holiday.
• Five days paid illness allowance per year (pro rata)
• Regular training and development sessions
• A beautiful natural setting to work in
• A warm, inclusive workplace culture
• Staff wellness programs and mental health support
• Working Week 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

GCSE grades 4 and below in Maths and English desired but not essential Personal Qualities You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow. You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

Skills Required

• Confident in building relationships at all levels
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Safeguarding
• Can work to guidelines and policies
• Uses initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable
• Passionate about working with children
• 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.

Apprenticeship standard includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• 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)