Nursery Apprentice

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 around 2 years. In addition to the childcare qualification, you will be offered First Aid, Managing Children’s Behavior, and Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure children are cared for in a happy, secure, and stimulating environment.
2. Maintain knowledge and confidence in keeping children safe, 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 progress and development leading to school readiness.
5. 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 the child's needs.
7. Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.
8. Work as part of a team and collaborate with outside agencies to support children's needs.
9. Undertake our mandatory induction program.
10. Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and well-being.

Benefits

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 company.

Qualifications, Training, and Experience

• 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 equivalent is required.

Additional Skills and Qualities

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

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction. Successful candidates will undertake a DBS check and references will be obtained.

Additional Information

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Benefits include company events, free parking, and on-site parking.

Schedule: 8-hour shift

School type: Day nursery