Childcare Apprentice

First Steps Nursery Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing childcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. The role involves ensuring a high standard of educare, supporting children's development, and fostering a safe and stimulating environment. Candidates will complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship within 12 to 15 months. Opportunities for progression and professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Functional Skills in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of educare for all children.
• Support children in reaching their full potential.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Education

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3

Job description

Overview

Our Furness Vale site is an outdoor nursery with indoor facilities in a converted bungalow which provides a homely stimulating environment. The babies and toddlers enjoy a light spacious area which includes a large carpeted area and an under floor heated conservatory for messy play, in addition to spending time in our sensory room and outdoors. We only promote from within so there is plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and to be promoted and go up the ladder with us.

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

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

Progression / Development

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

Qualifications / Requirements

• Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Monday to Friday