Childcare Apprentice

LITTLE EINSTEIN DAY NURSERY LTD; Edlington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Einstein Day Nursery Ltd. is seeking a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice for our Denaby site. You will learn by hands-on practice, supporting children with their physical, emotional and intellectual needs while working with experienced staff.

You will contribute to planning activities, liaising with parents and keeping accurate records. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and providing equal opportunities for all children in a busy nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or above).
• Passionate about childcare and teamwork; keen to learn.
• Ability to plan activities, support children’s needs, and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to care for and supervise children.
• Plan and prepare activities with room leader; meet individual needs.
• Liaise with parents and communicate effectively within the nursery.
• Maintain development records and observe children; support positive behaviour.
• Keep accident, incident and risk records; ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Presentation skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Caring

Flexible

Education

GCSE English 4

GCSE Maths 4

Job description

Introduction

To help us with the growth of the children in the nursery, we are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Apprentice to join our busy team at the Denaby site. The applicant must be passionate about working in childcare and expanding their expertise in this area while earning a recognised qualification.

About the Employer

Our aim is to provide high-quality care and education for all children, in an environment that offers an exceptional balance between LEARNING and PLAYTIME! We work hard to ensure that our provision recognises and meets the diverse needs of each individual child and their family.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to care for and supervise the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• You will work with your room leader and colleagues to plan and prepare activities, meet children's individual needs, liaise with parents and negotiate working targets, ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, and cultural or linguistic background, in particular, challenges situations where racism or discrimination is displayed
• You will be required to keep development records and observations of the children and offer positive management of children's behaviour
• Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records is essential
• Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery and equipment is a vital part of the role, as is providing a good role model for Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery
• You will be required to undertake supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles, laundry duties, participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings
• Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Director

Training Outcome

• On successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to progress to a higher apprenticeship

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Caring
• Flexible

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DN COLLEGES GROUP