Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Inspiro Learning; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding of apprenticeship

Free daily lunch

Personal development fund

Season pass loan

Job summary

Inspiro Learning Limited is offering an apprenticeship as a Nursery Practitioner. You will rotate through nursery rooms and Forest School, gaining hands-on experience in all areas of our nurseries and undertaking Early Years apprentice training.

The role runs full-time (40h/week) with 6 hours dedicated to learning. You will complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, with potential progression to a qualified educator role, plus pathways to managerial routes or specialisms within the

Qualifications

• GCSEs preferred but not essential (Maths/English).
• Personal qualities: patient, punctual, trustworthy.
• Apprenticeship standards develop skills within the chosen career route.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering basic childcare routines.
• Deliver our 'learning through play' educational ethos.
• Innovate with activities to challenge learning and development.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and work a flexible shift (7am–7pm).

Skills

Passionate and positive

Reliable, hardworking and ready to学?

Education

GCSEs preferred

Job description

Working Week 40 hours Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7am-7pm)Programme duration 18 months Programme name

4.5 Glassdoor rating and N.1 highest quality, Outstanding nursery group in the UK Ofsted leaderboard!

Would you like to join a fast growing nursery group with outstanding progression opportunities? We started with one nursery in 2017 and now have 20, and growing! Are you passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation to reach their full potential in this ever-changing world?

At N Family Club, we’re rethinking careers in early years and challenging the way things are done in the sector.

We empower you to reach your potential by supporting you with a mix of development initiatives and an unparalleled learning environment through our very own N Academy.

We offer industry leading salaries, a refreshed approach to flexibility to ensure you have a positive work-life balance and a second-to-none benefit package.

As an Apprentice Nursery practitioner, you will have the opportunity to rotate around the nursery rooms and Forest School, gaining hands‑on experience in all areas of our nurseries.

This, coupled with your apprentice training in Early Years, will equip you with all the skills, experience and qualification to apply to progress into a qualified educator role with us. This Apprenticeship will be for level 3 early years educator. From there, you can develop your career at N, opting for a managerial route, or pursuing a specialism in an area that excites you. This role is for multiple positions due to the growth of the business.

The role is a full‑time position (40h working week, 6 hours of which is spent on learning).

What will you be doing day to day?

• Support your team in the delivery of basic childcare routines
• Be responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos
• Innovate with activities and constantly challenging your children’s learning and development
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
• Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed- Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7am-7pm)

What can we offer you?

• £18,845 for Level 3 early years educator
• Funding of your apprenticeship
• You’ll be part of N Academy which could put you on track for an EY degree once your apprenticeship is complete
• Performance related bonus of up to £750 per year (once working within ratio)
• Up to 32 days holiday a year (including bank holidays, 1 day off for your birthday and 3 days during Christmas and New Year) to start (rises with length of service)
• Free daily lunch and drinks
• Personal development fund of £100 per year
• Professional development, specialisms, coaching and mentoring through our N Academy
• Annual clothing allowance of £100 (no uniform)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leave pay for all team members after 2 years continuous service with N
• 5 days full sick pay and, depending on individual circumstances, we may offer up to 5 days discretionary leave
• Paid training including 2 inset days per year
• Childcare discount of 10%, rising to 25% when you become a Nursery Manager
• Emergency childcare: 6 back‑up childcare days in any of our nurseries

There's more…

• Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years’ service.
• Refer a friend bonus of £500 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex‑employees.
• Amazing wellbeing benefits including one wellbeing week per term, Headspace premium membership, free counselling, 10% ClassPass membership discount, hardship fund
• Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme

To become an apprentice, you must:

• Be 16 or over.
• Not already be in full-time education.

As an apprentice you’ll:

• Complete an Early Years apprenticeship standard.
• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace.
• Learn and train for a specific job.
• Get paid and receive holiday leave.
• Get hands‑on experience in a real job.
• Study for at least 20% of your working hours.
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship.
• Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
• Be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK
• For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video.

Skills required

• Passionate and positive
• Reliable, hardworking and ready to learn lots!

Qualifications requiredGCSE preferred but not essential Grade A-C Maths/EnglishPersonal qualitiesPatient Punctual TrustworthyThings to considerApprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role.

Future Prospects

This vacancy is for a permanent position within N Family Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.