Job Description

Pumpkin Patch are looking for apprentices to join our

outstanding

group of day nurseries at our Hove and Steyning Nurseries. Our nurseries are full of passion, kindness and high-quality care with the children at the centre of everything we do. You will be a part of a welcoming and supportive network of people, many of which are highly trained specialists for you to learn from.

What's in it for you?

A level 3 childcare qualification
Paid breaks
5 hours paid study per week
Exposure to all age groups from 6 months to 5 years
A qualified and supportive personal mentor
Mental health representatives
Weekends and Christmas to new years' off, every year!
Opportunities for international study trips and tours
Giving back to the community! Charity fundraising events
Benefit schemes: monthly recognition vouchers & Refer a Friend payments
28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and have a passion for outdoor learning. Our forest and beach school programmes provide an exciting experience for our children which all staff have a chance to take part in.

Experience in childcare is desirable for this role, however as an apprentice we are dedicated to training and upskilling staff to be the best they can be. We are looking for kind-natured, caring and hardworking apprentices that can bring exciting new learning opportunities for the children.

Main terms and conditions

Minimum wage for your age
40 hours per week inclusive of paid breaks and 5 hours study time each week (our core opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm). We are open to part-time apprenticeships.
Fixed term contract of 24 months. Apprenticeship can be completed within 1 year and 1 day at the earliest. Contract can then be changed if a role is available. Ideally, apprentices will progress through the company once qualified.
Locations available: Steyning.

Roles and responsibilities

To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children
To provide and maintain a high-quality, stimulating learning environment for all children, following the Reggio Emilia approach
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately in accordance with policies
To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
To provide feedback and work in partnership with key parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life

This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

At Pumpkin Patch Nursery we have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies therefore all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to speak to us directly, please contact HR on 01903 236643 or hr@pumpkinpatchnursery.com

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 13,312.00-25,396.80 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person