Nursery Apprentice - Woodlands Nursery

Integrated Care System; Frimley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Frimley is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to assist in the nursery. You will help care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and an understanding of equality and diversity, as well as creative approaches to working with children.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Supportive training environment

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Good overall attainment of a variety of academic subjects at GCSE or equivalent level.
• Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Exposure to a wide age group, working with both groups and individual children.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Observe and monitor children's progress.
• Implement activities that encourage development.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work with children from 0-5 years

Understanding of equality and diversity

Education

GCSE or equivalent level

Level 1 or 2 Certificate/Diploma in Caring for Children

Job description

Woodlands Nursery is a vibrant, 84-place childcare setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a dedicated team of 30 staff, the nursery is structured into age-specific rooms to support children's individual developmental needs in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

As a valued member of our team, you will assist in the day-to-day running of all rooms across the nursery, supporting colleagues in delivering a high standard of care and promoting children's learning through play-based activities. You will help to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where each child feels valued and supported in their early years development.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about working with young children and pursuing a career in early years education. While in post, you will work towards and complete a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education. You will be fully supported by experienced staff and supervisors, gaining hands-on experience and developing the skills needed to thrive in a childcare setting.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, we welcome your application to join our committed and caring team at Woodlands Nursery.

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and supervisory staff, the apprentice will support the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring it operates in line with OFSTED's National Standards and relevant hospital and nursery policies. You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

You will assist with observing and monitoring children's progress in accordance with developmental milestones and Foundation Stage guidelines, sharing relevant information with senior staff to support planning and individual development.

Working closely with experienced practitioners, you will contribute to providing a stimulating and caring learning environment where children can thrive. You will help implement activities that encourage emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, while being sensitive to and inclusive of each child's cultural background and individual needs.

The role also involves attending regular staff meetings, contributing to activity planning, and promoting the principles of Equal Opportunities throughout the nursery setting.

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good overall attainment of a variety of academic subjects at GCSE or equivalent level
• Level 1 or 2, or Certificate/Diploma in Caring for Children QCF
• Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing
• Be able to work with children from 0-5 years
• Understanding of equality and diversity

Experience

• Exposure to a wide age group, working with both groups and individual children.
• A knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.