Nursery Apprentice

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Leeds

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GBP 15,000 - 19,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Nursery uniform provided

Free lunches

Cycle to work scheme

20 days holiday, plus an extra day for

Job summary

Leeds Montessori Nursery is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to support children’s development and learning while training towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will work within a warm, responsive team, promoting health, safety and well-being and supporting key persons with groups of children and their families.

The role includes on-the-job training, 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday, with uniform provided and various staff benefits.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
Desire to learn about child development.
Warmth toward children and a genuine love of learning.

Responsibilities

Promote positive relationships in the setting.
Promote health, safety and well-being of the children.
Support children's development, learning and play.
Support key persons in building relationships with children and families.
Contribute to teamwork and high-quality practice.
Be a role model with high-quality practice.
Safeguarding procedures followed in line with policy.
Support management to reach an outstanding Ofsted grade.

Skills

Good communication

Organisation

Attentive & compassionate

Teamwork

Willingness to progress

Desire to help children develop

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Leeds Montessori 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.
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: 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)
Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support