Early Years Apprentice -The Cheshire Day Nursery Winwick

Realise; Winwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Employee of the month award

Childcare discount

Refer a friend scheme

Healthcare scheme

£500 completion bonus

£1000 loyalty bonus

Job summary

The Cheshire Day Nursery Group is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join our caring team. You will help care for children, support development, and promote a safe, stimulating learning environment under supervision.

Training is provided through Realise, leading to the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with on‑the‑job learning and safeguarding responsibilities. 40 hours per week, shifts arranged at offer stage.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator as part of the apprenticeship standard.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• Take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• Support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team work

Organisation

Friendly

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted.
  GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress Skills Required Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential Organisation An attentive and compassionate nature Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of 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)
  To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Our benefits include; Uniform Employee of the month award Childcare discount Refer a friend scheme Healthcare scheme £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty Working Week 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage, This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year. Apprenticeship Duration