Nursery Apprentice

GOODMAN HARDING LTD; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkey Puzzle is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Educator to join their team. You will work with children aged 0-5, supporting staff to deliver the curriculum and meet the Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

The role includes planning age-appropriate activities, safeguarding, and regular progress observations. The apprenticeship runs for 1 year 6 months with 35 hours per week, and training is provided through WMC Training Ltd.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and teamwork skills required.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting's staff and training provider.
• Apprenticeship route with training provider (WMC Training Ltd).

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the setting's curriculum and standard of practice.
• Work with children aged 0-5 years, meeting their daily care needs.
• Plan, provide and support age-appropriate play in line with the curriculum.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• Observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Attend regular team meetings and follow the setting's policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Early years educator (level 3)

Job description

Introduction

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children, a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference.

About the Employer

Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle's Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.

What You'll Do

• To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting's curriculum and standard of practice
• To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting's staff and training provider
• To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
• To observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To adhere to and follow the setting's policies and procedures.
• To attend regular team meetings
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate

Training Outcome

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 35-hours a week with some of your employed time guaranteed to complete assignments with the support of a tutor. Days and times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WMC TRAINING LTD

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.