Job Description

Early Years Apprentice

As part of a dedicated team of Little Knellies staff you will plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes. You will have the opportunity to work with a group of children as their key worker alongside larger group activities both within the Nursery setting and specialist lessons, such as Drama, Music and Ballet.

Come join us at Little Knellies Nursery, where every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and make unforgettable memories!

Apprenticeship overview

Support the activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom. Enrollment onto the Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). The opportunity to gain valuable childcare experience, working with children aged 3-4 years in a nursery setting. 20% 'off the job' learning time. Regular training with a local provider. An assigned assessor who will complete regular progress reviews. The potential for a qualification reward bonus subject to the completion of the Level 3 Diploma.

Key responsibilities

Support the activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom. Work with individuals and groups to support their learning. Provide for the general welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care of children. Perform organisational and administrative tasks to support the running of the school day. Be self-motivated and to liaise with members of staff throughout the school, working effectively as a member of the team. Prepare and clear away materials and assist with displays and general classroom organisation and productions. Attend educational visits supporting the students' learning and may have the opportunity to attend residential visits. Share children's learning through updating Tapestry, report writing and meeting with parents.

Candidate Requirements

Experience of working in a nursery/preschool setting (desirable), with insight into EYFS requirements An ability to build good working relationships with both students and adults. Good organisational skills Flexibility and creativity A passion for supporting children's personal and academic development Ability to manage groups of students and support the individual needs of each child in our care Friendly and professional Proactive and prepared to get involved, including contributing your own ideas. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Abbey Life & Benefits

The Abbey promotes a good work-life balance and recognises the importance of staff health and wellbeing The opportunity to work with remarkable and brilliant students and to be part of an enthusiastic and warmly supportive staff community Excellent opportunities for professional development, investing in you as an individual and in your teaching career Access to a suite of comprehensive support services and infrastructure to support and enable you to undertake your role We provide free car parking for all staff; the school is a 20-minute walk from Reading Railway Station Complimentary refreshments throughout the day and a three-course lunch is available for all staff throughout the year Break for cake on Fridays Complimentary use of the swimming pool and gym Opportunity to join a variety of clubs - history society, book club, staff singers, yoga and much more Enhanced payments for maternity leave and a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Employee Assistance programme, offering free confidential counselling and access to an independent Occupational Health Advisor Fee concession available for parents of Abbey students Staff accommodation, subject to availability, to include a number of flats, for new employees moving into the area Annual 'flu' jab on site Personal accident cover
This role is a full time/part time, all year round, work based apprenticeship. The role is offered on a fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship. Study support for the Level 3 Diploma in Early Years will be provided.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person