Early Years Nursery Apprentice - 13 pound per hour, flexible working

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in South Africa seeks an Early Years Nursery Apprentice. In this role, you'll assist in planning activities and support children's development. We're looking for individuals passionate about early childhood education, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Benefits include training opportunities, flexible working, and discounted childcare fees.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

50% discounted childcare fees

On-site parking

Company events and awards

Pension scheme

Staff Well-being Support

Access to online training platform

Closed between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Strong passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Engage with children and encourage expression.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for early childhood education

Job description

Embark on a rewarding journey with Banana Moon Hatton as an Early Years Nursery Apprentice! This role is designed for enthusiastic individuals eager to begin their career in the field of early childhood education while receiving expert guidance and training through our training provider, Eden.

As an Early Years Nursery Apprentice, you will become an integral part of our dedicated team, providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years. This apprenticeship offers you the chance to learn and apply best practices in nurturing children's growth and development in a stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Engage with children and encourage them to express themselves.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.
• Work collaboratively with families to foster strong relationships.
• Observe and record children's progress and contribute to individual development plans.

This apprenticeship offers both practical experience and a pathway to a recognised qualification in early years education.

Qualifications

• A strong passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Previous experience with children is an advantage but not essential.
• Must be prepared to undergo a DBS check.

Benefits

• Uniform provided
• Flexible working (can be discussed at interview)
• Training opportunities
• 50% discounted childcare fees
• On-site parking
• Company events including staff team building days and annual Midnight Moon Awards Evening
• Pension scheme
• Staff Well-being Support
• Access to NoodleNow industry leading online platform
• Closed between Christmas and New Year