Nursery Apprentice – Mini Badgers Childminding, Bournemouth

Showcasetraining; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Bournemouth is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to create a nurturing environment for children. The role involves providing care, planning activities, and meeting children's emotional needs. This apprenticeship offers training towards Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Early Years Education. Candidates will start on a wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing to minimum wage after a year. The nursery operates Monday-Friday for 32-26 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a childcare qualification.
• Ability to support children's personal and emotional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Provide care for children, including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as key worker and plan for a small group of children.

Skills

Childcare skills

Ability to create a friendly environment

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Bournemouth is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Responsibilities

As an apprentice your duties would include:

• Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
• Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
• Completing all Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the nursery's policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

Hours and Pay

This role is 32-26 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months of employment.

Training

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (12 months) OR
• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (18 months)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt)

How to Apply

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. Should you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.