Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3

Aspire Training Team; Lechlade; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Training Team is offering a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Manor Farm Nursery, where the apprentice will engage in observing and supporting children's learning. This exciting opportunity will involve responsibility for planning activities, ensuring safe play, and enhancing care for children in a nurturing outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 Childcare Qualification required.
• Passionate about working with children and the outdoors.
• Good communication skills to update parents.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children, planning activities.
• Supervise activities like mealtimes and nappy changing.
• Plan activities in line with the EYFS framework.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm for Childcare

Outdoor Learning

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

GCSEs A*-C in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

The Manor Farm Nursery – Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship

The Aspire Training Team is seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare qualification at The Manor Farm Nursery.

The Manor Farm Nursery is a well-established facility with 27 qualified nursery nurses and managers, boasting over 30 years of childcare experience. The nursery is situated on a large farmland plot with a purpose-built barn conversion, focusing on outdoor learning and development through play.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Observing and supporting the learning and development of children, planning and implementing suitable activities.
• Being a key person assigned to a small group of children.
• Supervising activities such as mealtimes, nappy changing, and toileting.
• Planning activities in line with the EYFS framework.

Requirements:

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential.
• The ability to obtain a clear DBS check.
• GCSEs A*-C in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications such as functional skills, are desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Qualities Required:

• Enthusiasm for working with children, a love for the outdoors, good work ethic, and a passion for keeping children safe and happy.
• Good communication skills to liaise with parents and update them on children’s progress.

Hours:

• The nursery operates from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, year-round.
• The successful candidate will work between 30 to 40 hours per week with flexible shifts.