Job Description

APPRENTICE NURSERY NURSE - FULL TIME

ABOVE NMW FOR APPRENTICE 8+++ PER HOUR

ARE YOU LOOKING TO START A CAREER IN CHILDCARE?

About Us

Tender Care is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 31 place, private day nursery, located within 10 minutes walk from Croydon town centre. We offer full time and part time care to children aged between 3 months and 5 years of age. We have since expanded our care to two additional settings.

We are looking for someone to be part of our nursery team and community and we offer training and ongoing professional development plus workplace pension. If you are interested in a career in Early Years/Childcare, and willing to train or have your Level 2 and want to gain your level 3, please forward your CV and availability for interview asap.

The Job

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic unqualified nursery practitioners to join our private day care settings in Croydon as an apprentice. Often our apprentices go on to stay with us for many years and progress within the setting to senior positions.

As a trainee nursery practitioner you are a key member of the nursery team responsible for delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children, based on the needs and interests of those children. Some of the duties will include:

Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues. Ensure health and safety and well-being of the children. Support the children's development, learning and play. Be a key person for a small group of children, carrying out all related responsibilities and building relationships with them and their families. Providing inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities in all areas of learning whilst incorporating the EYFS. We are looking for unqualified persons with a passion for childcare and willing to train towards your Level 2 and/or 3 Diploma and all necessary academic qualifications alongside (i.e. Maths, English)

The following are also desirable:

To have worked with under 5's in a nursery environment. Good written and verbal communication in English. Possess a some knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Planning skills /experience. Possess a rolling DBS Paediatric First Aid Safeguarding Children

Other:

Salary range above NMW for apprentice 8.00 ++

40 hours a week 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday-Friday. Flexibility is essential - Typical shift eg: 07:45-17:00, 08:30-17:30, 08:45-17:45, 09:00-18:00

Benefits:

Workplace pension Discounted Childcare Employee of the Month reward scheme Increased annual leave with service Staff Bonuses Staff Outings Ongoing professional Development
Tender Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow a Safer Recruitment and Selection Process for all positions and successful applicants will be subject to a complete reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment.

Tender Care is an equal opportunities employer and we value the skills and perspectives that a diverse and representative workforce brings to us.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 16,640.00-18,720.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Sick pay
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) DBS (preferred) Maths (preferred) English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TCNAPP040324