Nursery Apprentice

Realise; Sparkwell; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Discounts through employee portal

Staff referral scheme

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing Day

GP appointments 24/7

Healthcare cashback plan

Awards ceremony

Reward points

Additional paid holiday during Xmas

Resumo da vaga

Grandir is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice in Early Years to gain hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting. You will work under supervision to deliver care and education, while progressing toward the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.

Training includes safeguarding and a range of interactive activities with children. You’ll benefit from on-the-job training, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop essential skills in communication, patience, and teamwork

Qualificações

• Maths and English at Level 1.
• Positive, practical approach to care.
• Passionate about a career in early years.
• Compassionate and patient with children.
• Professional communication and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high standard of care and education.
• Identify and meet each child's individual needs.
• Supervise and support children throughout the day.
• Engage in activities: reading, meals, play, nappies.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Willingness to learn

Formação

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship

Descrição da vaga

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child's individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model, build friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Maths and English at Level 1
• Desirable Personal Qualities
• Positive Practical
• Passionate about a career in early years
• Compassionate
• Focused Skills Required
• Professional Communication
• Team working
• Ability to learn
• Dedication
• Patience

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.

Apprenticeship Standard

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

Benefits

• access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores
• a staff referral scheme with cash rewards
• heavily discounted childcare
• a dedicated 'Wellbeing Day' just for you
• 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions
• a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy
• an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony
• reward points that can be converted into cash
• additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your loved ones

Working Hours

Working Week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage. 40 hours per week