Job Description

Do you want a career where you make a difference to children's lives? Are you passionate about childcare? We want to help you start your career in early years as an apprentice.

Brief overview

You will be taught how to care for the children and support all aspects of their learning and development.

The role will involve nappy changing, feeding and helping older children to feed themselves.

Children play inside and outside with open-ended toys so you will need to like being outdoors.

To play with children and join in with their imaginative games.

Sing and dance with children or sometimes sit quietly and read a story.

Full vacancy description

Your day to day responsibilities in this role will include:

Supported supervision of children aged 0-8. Supervising and monitoring the safety of the children. Feeding and changing the children, as needed. Planning day to day activities. Building strong relationships with parents. Keeping records of children's progress, routines, and interests.

Desired Skills

Good communication skills Ability to communicate on a variety of levels; between parents, children and colleagues Awareness of safeguarding Willingness to learn

Desired personal qualities

Genuine desire to work in the children sector Have a good sense of humour Ability to work under pressure Friendly and outgoing Patient

Desired qualifications

Ideally A- C in Maths and English or equivalent
The role involves working in line with policies and procedures and learning a high level of safeguarding and health and safety knowledge.

Things to consider

The working day can be long

Need to study on days off

Need to attend staff meetings/training in the evening and maybe a weekend

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

COVID-19 considerations:
Full Covid 19 assessments in place

Why work with us?

Competitive salary above minimum wage Free hot lunch available Staff reward events throughout the year Investment in training and skills to support your career development Fun and supportive working environment at one of Peterborough's longest running nurseries. 4 day week working option available Plat Time - our employee benefit system. You will save hundreds of pounds a year with discounts at thousands of major high street and online stores Uniform and outdoor coat provided Guaranteed Christmas week off Your birthday off work each year. Company pension
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person