Nursery Apprenticeship

Swift ACI; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery school in Brighton is seeking candidates for a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship. The role involves supporting children's learning and providing stimulating activities. Candidates should have a commitment to safeguarding and be enthusiastic team players. Training and mentorship are included throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and child development principles in line with EYFS.
• Willingness to participate in First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of childcare provision.
• Provide activities for children to learn while having fun.
• Prepare and maintain the environment and resources for children.

Skills

Team player

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Noddy’s Nursery School (Beaumont Road) provides early years care and education for babies and children in a purpose-built, state of the art facility located on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. The setting offers a light, spacious, home-from-home environment with extensive use of glass and painted wood throughout the building.

The nursery is separated into designated baby rooms and main school classrooms. The three baby rooms have changing facilities and a sleeping area for the youngest children, as well as a shared milk kitchen. The three main school classrooms each have an en-suite bathroom and changing facilities, where potty training is supported. The nursery encourages children to foster an enthusiasm for learning by providing a supportive atmosphere and a varied, stimulating timetable. Small group sizes allow staff to deliver focused care and attention so that each child can reach their full potential. Play and learning activities follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Staff hold various qualifications and receive continuous in-house training to ensure knowledge and experience are up-to-date and in line with the EYFS. Children are assigned a key carer who closely follows their progress and meets with parents regularly to discuss development and learning journeys.

Responsibilities

• Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensure children learn while having fun.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children.
• Taking part in First Aid training as required.
• Working with teams across the nursery setting.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children. Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations to meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.
• In addition to on-the-job training, you will receive support from an assessor and mentor throughout your apprenticeship, and your classroom days will be based online.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development principles in line with EYFS.