Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for 2 x apprentices to join Little Treasures Nursery. We are looking for apprentices to join our nursery to support the children with their care and education. Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop.

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting

To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc. Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children

To work towards gaining a standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification held

Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures

To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending

With support and guidance of qualified staff create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning

With support and guidance of qualified room staff ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders

To liaise and engage with parents who access the Nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings Key Person role

To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions

To take an active role in the day-to-day planning, observations and assessments of children within the environment, tailoring to each individual needs and interests in line with the EYFS, with support from qualified staff

To record information regarding children's development and day accurately in line with policies and procedures i.e completing nappy / sleep charts, medication forms, daily diaries ect.

To maintain professional partnerships with outside agencies to ensure the welfare of individual children is met

To commit to qualification course, following and implementing requirements set out under apprentice course and contract

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

You will gain an NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course

Your Skills coach will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting

You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Functional skills training if necessary

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths/English (Grade 4/C) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday, between the hours of 7.30am - 6pm on a rota basis. Shifts to be confirmed.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From 7.55 per hour

Work Location: In person