Childcare Apprentice

Lifetime Training; Buxworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery education provider in Buxworth seeks an enthusiastic individual for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The role involves providing high-quality care and education for children, supporting their unique development and working in partnership with parents. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, monitoring children's progress, and being an active team member. The apprenticeship lasts 12 to 15 months, promising a rewarding career in child education.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Understanding of Child Protection Procedures.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Help provide a safe, secure environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect children's individuality.
• Implement and maintain children's records and develop their skills.

Job description

Purpose of Post

To ensure a high standard of educare for all the children within nursery

To eventually be key worker to a group of children

To support each child in reaching their full potential

To be a responsible team member

Responsible To

Nursery Manager

Responsibilities

• To help provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To put Nursery policies into practice, being aware that the health and safety of the child is always a priority
• To assess and treat each and every child as a unique individual
• To ensure each child is given equality of opportunity
• To eventually have the ability to monitor each child's development and skills and plan in a developmentally appropriate way differentiating for each child's individual needs and helping each child to reach their full potential
• To eventually implement, maintain and administer children's records
• To liaise and work in partnership with parents and carers
• To be aware of Child Protection Procedures and act accordingly
• To work co‑operatively with other team members fostering a whole team approach
• To be fully aware of fire / emergency procedures and carry them out when necessary
• To be responsible for your own Personal and Professional Development
• To participate in other activities outside normal working hours, e.g. staff meetings, open evenings, parent evenings, etc.
• To carry out other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

You will complete the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration of 12 to 15 months.