Nursery Apprentice

Tinies; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive nursery in Wallingford is seeking Early Years Apprentices to join their dedicated team. This apprenticeship offers training to achieve Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Early Years Education and various professional development opportunities. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience while ensuring a nurturing and safe environment for children, supporting their growth and readiness for school.

Benefits

Discounted childcare rates

Pension

Long service benefits

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Opportunities for career development

Company events

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Motivation and passion for working with early years.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are essential.
• GCSE in Maths and English (grade C/4+) for Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are cared for in a happy, secure environment.
• Supervise, observe, and support children in their personal targets.
• Plan and deliver the curriculum to meet EYFS requirements.

Skills

Motivation to work in childcare

Passion for working with early years

Good communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Share ideas and be innovative

Personal ambition and desire to achieve

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or functional skills Level 2

Job description

Currently seeking Early Years Apprentices to join our fantastic team at our nursery based in Wallingford.

Training on offer

This role is suitable for those who want to complete a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will be observed in the nursery and attend training at our training provider. Level 2 courses take approximately 1 year to complete, while Level 3 courses usually take about 2 years. In addition to the childcare qualification, you will be offered First Aid, Managing Children’s Behavior, and Safeguarding training.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

1. To ensure children are cared for in a happy, secure, and stimulating environment.
2. To have knowledge, understanding, and confidence in keeping children safe and implementing safeguarding procedures appropriately.
3. Carry out a key person role, building effective relationships with parents and children, and meeting their individual care and learning needs.
4. Supervise, observe, encourage, and support children in meeting their personal targets through their interests, ensuring they progress and develop towards school readiness.
5. To plan, prepare, and deliver the curriculum with the team to meet the requirements of the EYFS.
6. Establish trusting relationships with parents through partnership, providing daily informative feedback to meet their child's needs.
7. Adhere to all policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
8. Work as part of a team and with outside agencies to support children's needs appropriately.
9. Undertake our mandatory induction program.
10. Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and wellbeing.

What we can do for you

The nursery offers many benefits including discounted childcare rates, pension, long service benefits, free uniform, free DBS check, and opportunities for career development within a progressive and forward-thinking company.

Qualifications, training, and experience required:

• Motivation to work in childcare
• Passion for working with early years
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• For Level 3 qualifications, GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or functional skills Level 2 is required

Additional experience/qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Share ideas and be innovative
• Personal ambition and desire to achieve

Safeguarding commitment:

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must complete safeguarding training during induction, undertake a DBS check, and provide references.

Job details:

• Type: Apprenticeship
• Benefits: Company events, free parking, on-site parking
• Schedule: 8-hour shift
• School type: Day nursery