Early Years Apprentice

Ashbourne Day Nurseries; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashbourne Day Nurseries are seeking a passionate apprentice for their Milton Keynes nursery. The successful candidate will support a child-centred environment, handle daily nursery operations, and complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with dedicated on-the-job training provided. This role involves promoting high standards of care, engaging in educational activities, and fostering positive relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated to early years education.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills through on-the-job training.
• Must adhere to safeguarding procedures and nursery policies.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Take part in daily operational aspects following policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers.

Skills

Child-centred care

Teamwork

Communication

Commitment to safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Job description

Our Milton Keynes nursery, is a cosy setting with a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. The areas within our nursery are dedicated areas for the different age ranges to ensure we offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age.

Progression to level 3 and room leader.

Ashbourne Day Nurseries are looking for a passionate, dedicated apprentice to join them to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship.

You Will

• Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
• Take part in the day-to-day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities.
• Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
• Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• To be a proactive member of the nursery team.
• With the supervision of a qualified member of staff, maintain and review the assessment of each childs progress within the role of the key person.
• Promote positivity and professionalism.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations.
• Build positive relationships with parents.
• Ensure health and safety at all times.
• Maintain high-quality equipment.
• Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery's appearance.
• Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level.
  
  

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator.
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).
  
  

This will be delivered through Ashbournes' dedicated training provider, Realise.

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, times to be confirmed.

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