Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Shoots; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory benefits

Paid DBS check

Free or Discounted Meals

Uniform allowance

Free On-Site Parking

Team social events

Potential apprenticeship completion/em

Job summary

Shoots Training is seeking a dedicated individual to undertake a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Kingswood Day Nursery near Fordingbridge. The role offers hands-on training in a cosy rural setting, with a focus on safeguarding, development, and family engagement.

You will assist with daily routines, activities and supervision, building strong bonds with children, parents and staff while working towards recognised childcare qualifications and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Must be able to gain a clear DBS.
• Willing to work towards GCSE Maths/English if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe, secure, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote learning, development and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, nappies, toileting, handwashing and sleep times.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Supervise children at all times and follow safeguarding policies.
• Work as part of the nursery team and follow guidance from practitioners and management.
• Communicate with parents and carers and refer queries to senior staff.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with nursery procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the apprentice role under supervision.

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship– Kingswood Day Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliableand hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Kingswood Day Nursery, Fordingbridge.

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role would be desirable
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them

Every child, and person coming into Kingswood will thrive, and will achieve. The Kingswood team provide the environment, relationships, curriculum and opportunities that make achieving inevitable.

The Kingswood team are ambitious for all children to ensure everyone is nurtured, challenged and supported to thrive.

Kingswood Day Nursery is a cosy converted old school building on the Dorset/Hampshire border in the rural village of Aderholt, Near Fordingbridge and haveaMongolian yurt on the field and our woodland classroom opposite.

Transport to the setting is not too good as there are no public busses, ideally you will need to drive or be able to get a lift.

Your duties and responsibilities will include

• Assist in providing a safe, secure, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changing, toileting, handwashing and sleep times, as appropriate.
• Build positive, caring relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Supervise children at all times and follow nursery safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team, following instructions and guidance from experienced practitioners and management.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers, referring queries or concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents or changes in a child’s behaviour in line with nursery procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, training and professional development opportunities as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the apprentice role, under suitable supervision and in line with nursery policies and procedures.

Hours

• Kingswood Day Nursery is open from 7:45am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 40 - 44hours per week

(closing a week in May, August and over the Christmas period, plus all bank holidays)

Benefits

• All Statutory benefits
• Paid DBS check & update service
• Free or Discounted Meals
• Paid Uniform/Uniform allowance
• Free On-Site Parking
• Team social events
• Possibility of employment at the end of the apprenticeship

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