Early Years Apprentice

Storal; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery in Basingstoke is seeking a passionate Early Years Apprentice to support the educator team in ensuring a high-quality learning environment under the EYFS framework. This role offers the opportunity to gain childcare qualifications while enriching children's experiences and safety. Storal is committed to creating a positive environment and provides various employee benefits, including wellness days and professional development support.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox

Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills.
• Reflecting values of responsibility, openness, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning through high-quality teaching under the EYFS framework.
• Ensure children's safety and provide rich, stimulating experiences.
• Complete assignments and training to gain relevant childcare qualifications.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

Experience working with babies or children under 5

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

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• Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Inside a walled garden and converted farmhouse you'll find Tiny Tots Nursery School, loved by the community of Basingstoke.

We are looking for passionate and ambitious Early Years Apprentice who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery.

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

About the job:

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework
• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
• Build relationships with the team to create an inspiring working environment
• To complete assignments and training set out in agreement to gain the relevant childcare qualifications

About you:

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills
• Some experience working with babies or children under the age of 5
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

What we can offer you:

Salary:£6.40 per hour - dependenton experience and qualifications

• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.