Nursery Apprentice

Realise; Dean Row; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Uniform provided

Bank holidays & Christmas closure

Loyalty bonus

Meals included

Wellbeing treats

Bus route access

Job summary

High Hopes Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Apprentice who loves working with children and aiming to achieve a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will support children's development, maintain a high-quality learning environment and work flexibly as part of a team.

Induction and ongoing training are provided, alongside uniform, holiday closures, meals, wellbeing perks, and shifts Mon–Fri. A genuine warmth and patience with children is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• The candidate should have a love of children and warmth towards them and be committed to high quality care and learning.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.

Skills

Calm

Caring

Approachable

Friendly

Patience

Time management

Organisation

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

High Hopes Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them! 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.
• 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.

Things to Consider: Induction and ongoing training and uniform Bank holidays and Christmas closure loyalty bonus Breakfast lunch and tea included Wellbeing treats Situated on a bus route Working Week 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship. A desire to learn about child development Personal Qualities Calm Caring Approachable Friendly Fun Patience Reliable Professionalism Creative Skills Required Time management Organisation Flexibility and adapatability Teamwork 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)