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Early Learners Nursery (Sutton) Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Learners Nursery (Sutton) Ltd offers a full-time apprenticeship (30+ hours/week, Mon-Fri) to support and deliver the EYFS in a caring nursery setting. A minimum Level 2 in childcare (or higher) is required to apply, and applicants must be 16 or older and not in full-time education.

The apprenticeship runs up to 18 months with flexible hours (7am–6pm) to fit business needs. This role provides practical training and development in early childhood care.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 2 diploma in childcare, equivalent or higher to apply.
• To start an apprenticeship you must be aged 16 or older and not in full-time education.
• Full-time apprenticeship: 30+ hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract runs up to 18 months with flexible 7am–6pm hours.
• Experience with babies and young children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the EYFS confidently within the nursery.
• Provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Be flexible to the needs of the business.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Child safety

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Early Years Educator Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

Full-time: 30+ hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration of the apprenticeship, up to a 18 month period.

Overview of job role:

To be a proactive practitioner who supports and delivers confidently the EYFS. To provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To offer full and practical support in the day to day running of the nursery. To be flexible to the needs of the business. Must have a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 2 diploma in childcare, equivalent or higher to apply for this position. To start an apprenticeship you have to be aged 16 or older and no longer in full-time education. Flexible to work between: 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, to be flexible to the needs of the business.

Practical Session

It is important to us that you feel as comfortable and confident working within our environment as we are with you working within the nursery with children. We will show you around our facilities and give you the opportunity to work within each of our classrooms and ask the team questions.

Be prepared!

Safety is paramount with working with children so ensure you come prepared and wear appropriate clothing. To ensure you are suitable for this position we ask that you provide a written plan of an activity, prepare with all your resources and can confidentially lead a practical lesson with our pre-school (ages 3-4 years old). You will be responsible for a group of eight children and the season needs to last for a minimum of 30-40 minutes. We ask that you incorporate into your planning the primary and specific areas of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), that you think about how to simplify and extend activities and what a follow up activity could be. This is an important part of the process and will be discussed with you during feedback at the end of the day.

The interview

The interview is led by our nursery manager and supported by a senior member of the team. We will ask you questions on the following areas:

Your history and experience

SEN, Training and qualification(s)

Knowledge and understand of the EYFS (primary & specific areas)

Safeguarding and procedure in dealing with ‘what to do if you are worried a child has been abused’

Your practical session and your time within each of the classrooms.

This is an opportunity for us to ask you questions and also for you to question us. In the meantime we ask that you familiarise yourself with the company by looking on our website: www.earlylearnersnurseryltd.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Early Years Educator level 2 (preferred)