Early Years Educator Apprentice Tiny Treasures

Realise; Pilgrims' Hatch; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Discounted or free food

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

Realise’s Tiny Treasures nursery is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support daily activities, supervise children, and help maintain a safe, nurturing environment for all learners. You will work with lead educators to promote development and well-being while pursuing an apprenticeship.

You will undertake Level 3 Early Years Educator training with on-the-job learning, with employer support for required Maths & English if needed. On-site parking and other benefits available.

Qualifications

• Personal Qualities: Passionate about working in early years, keen to progress and develop.
• Good communication, teamwork, reliability essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children to support social and emotional development.
• Liaise with parents daily and at parents evenings about developmental progress.
• Assist with meals, naps, and personal hygiene routines.
• Keep nursery clean, safe, and well-organised; ensure equipment is safe.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Caring

Reliable

Education

Level 2 early years qualification

Job description

The position is in our Tiny Treasures nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children. We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.

We can offer you;

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• On-site parking

Working Week Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm

Level 2 qualification in early years preferable Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.

Personal Qualities

Personal Qualities Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop Caring Reliable Skills Required Good communication skills Team player Able to support fun leaning activities 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)