Nursery Apprentice

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is offering a full-time apprenticeship in childcare in St Helens. The role supports and delivers the EYFS, creating a safe and inclusive environment for babies and young children while assisting with day-to-day nursery operations.

Applicants should be 16 or older, with a minimum level 2 childcare qualification (preferred) and flexibility to work 7am–6pm, Monday to Friday. The apprenticeship lasts up to 18 months, with a 30+ hour work week and Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum Early Years qualification of a level 2 diploma in childcare or equivalent.
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
• Childcare experience of 1 year (preferred).
• Licence/Certification: Early Years Educator level 2 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver EYFS in a proactive manner.
• Provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for babies and young children.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the nursery and be flexible to business needs.
• Lead a practical activity plan for a 30-40 minute session with preschoolers 3–4 years old.

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Early Years Educator level 2 diploma (preferred)

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Full-time: 30+ hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration of the apprenticeship, up to a 18 month period.

Overview of job role:

To be a proactive practitioner who supports and delivers confidently the EYFS. To provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To offer full and practical support in the day to day running of the nursery. To be flexible to the needs of the business. Must have a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 2 diploma in childcare, equivalent or higher to apply for this position. To start an apprenticeship you have to be aged 16 or older and no longer in full-time education. Flexible to work between: 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, to be flexible to the needs of the business.

Practical Session It is important to us that you feel as comfortable and confident working within our environment as we are with you working within the nursery with children. We will show you around our facilities and give you the opportunity to work within each of our classrooms and ask the team questions.

Be prepared!

Safety is paramount with working with children so ensure you come prepared and wear appropriate clothing. To ensure you are suitable for this position we ask that you provide a written plan of an activity, prepare with all your resources and can confidentially lead a practical lesson with our pre-school (ages 3-4 years old). You will be responsible for a group of eight children and the season needs to last for a minimum of 30-40 minutes. We ask that you incorporate into your planning the primary and specific areas of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), that you think about how to simplify and extend activities and what a follow up activity could be. This is an important part of the process and will be discussed with you during feedback at the end of the day.

The interview

The interview is led by our nursery manager and supported by a senior member of the team. We will ask you questions on the following areas:

• Your history and experience
• SEN, Training and qualification(s)
• Knowledge and understand of the EYFS (primary & specific areas)
• Safeguarding and procedure in dealing with ‘what to do if you are worried a child has been abused’
• Your practical session and your time within each of the classrooms.

This is an opportunity for us to ask you questions and also for you to question us. In the meantime we ask that you familiarise yourself with the company by looking on our website: www.earlylearnersnurseryltd.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Early Years Educator level 2 (preferred)