Early Years Apprentice

Storal Learning Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established nursery seeks a passionate individual to join their team as an early years apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with young children, typically from birth to five years old. You will receive on-the-job training, mentoring, and support as you develop your skills in early years education. The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and learning, ensuring that you play a vital role in shaping the future of young minds. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and starting a rewarding career in education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to retail discounts

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• You should have a nurturing attitude and experience with young children.
• Knowledge of EYFS is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities supporting children's learning and development.
• Observe and support children's social, emotional, and physical growth.

Skills

Nurturing attitude

Experience with children under 5

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Early Years Education qualification

Job description

Nursery: Tiny Tots Nursery School, Down Grange Farmhouse, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5SN
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Salary: £6.40
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

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

About you
You are someone who loves supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and you're looking for a role that will kick start your career in Early Years Education.

You have a natural nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK, and would be proud to be involved in shaping the future of our younger generations.

What you'll be doing
An early years apprentice at Storal will be given on-the-job training to help you build a career working with young children, typically from birth to five years old. You will gain hands-on experience while also studying towards a qualification.

Day to day you will be;

• Assisting with activities that support learning and development, following health and safety procedures, and helping with the physical care of children (feeding, napping, hygiene).
• Observing and supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Working under the supervision of our qualified early years staff who will provide you with mentoring, feedback, and guidance to ensure you learn best practices.
• Learning about child protection protocols, reporting procedures, and how to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Learning regulations specific to the childcare sector, like the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England.
• Developing skills to help you effectively communicate with young children, their families, and other staff.

What you'll need

• The right attitude and abilities
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5 is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable

What you'll get

• £6.40 national apprentice rate
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us
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.

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.

* Please note that the recruitment process for this position will be managed in partnership with Realise Training, a third-party apprenticeship training provider, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all applicants.

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