Nursery Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and vibrant environment as a Nursery Apprentice Educator, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the early education of children aged 2 to 5. This exciting opportunity allows you to assist in planning creative learning activities, engage with children daily, and foster strong relationships with parents and staff. You'll be part of a dedicated team at a well-regarded nursery, committed to providing outstanding care and education. If you have a passion for early years education and are eager to learn and grow, this position offers the perfect platform to kickstart your career in childcare.

Benefits

Free parking

Regular training sessions

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Must be passionate about childcare and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and providing educational activities for children.
• Act as a key worker, ensuring individual needs of children are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Passionate about Childcare

Positive Outlook

Drive and Motivation

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Nursery Apprentice

Apply From: 15/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by REACH4SKILLS TRAINING LTD

Employer

ALPHABLOCKS NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Vacancy Description

As a Nursery Apprentice Educator, you will:

• Assist with the planning of the curriculum by providing safe, creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment, preparing activities, organising programmes and arranging equipment.
• Act as a key worker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to ensure individual needs are met, and be responsible for observations and record keeping relating to the progress and development of key children.
• Encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships.
• Ensure that activities are carried out safely and responsibly following statutory responsibilities, and advise the lead practitioner of any concerns over children, equipment etc.
• Follow all nursery policies, including those regarding safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Ensure that the class offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times.
• Work creatively with children within the EY framework, as instructed by the lead practitioner.
• Engage in daily interaction with children to provide a range of stimulating activities to promote all areas of learning.
• Ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Work with a range of people including school staff, visiting professionals and agencies, parents, children and families, and visitors and student placements.
• Perform tasks that require bending, kneeling and crouching for periods and may also involve lifting or holding children during planned activities, and changing nappies/toileting duties.
• Engage in significant elements of inside and outside work, including leading outdoor learning.
• Understand and implement inclusive practices into the setting, ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn, interact and fulfil their potential.
• Work with the lead practitioner to establish an appropriate safe and secure learning environment.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Maintain a positive approach to continuous professional development.
• Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Nursery Apprentice

Employer Description

Alphablocks Nursery School & Pre-Prep (in St. Paul’s Church, Hadley Wood) and Alphablocks Nursery School at the Hadley Wood Association Centre, both situated between Barnet and Enfield in north London, provide outstanding early education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Children have access to a wide range of learning experiences that support their development and are determined by our educational curriculum. Extracurricular activities and workshops for children include music & movement, drama, sports & physical education, language & storytelling, natural mathematics and information technology classes. Our schools are non-denominational and actively welcome families of all cultural and religious backgrounds. Our closest station is Hadley Wood station and we have free parking outside the nursery. We have recently opened a second site so are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working members to join the team, who have a passion for early years that want to learn and grow with us as a nursery.

Vacancy Location

St. Paul's Church Crescent Eas Barnet EN4 0EN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000291393

Key Dates

Apply From

15/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a tutor which is a combination of visits within your workplace and online remote sessions.
• At least 6 hours of your working hours per week will be spent training or studying.

Learning Provider

REACH4SKILLS TRAINING LTD

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience, Passionate about Childcare, Positive Outlook, Drive and Motivation.

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