As an apprentice at our nursery, you will be a valued and active member of our team, learning and growing alongside experienced early years professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards your qualification in early years education. You will be supported in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become a competent and compassionate early years practitioner.
Key Learning ObjectivesThroughout your apprenticeship, you will work towards understanding how to:
• Provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment.• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create an enabling environment where every child can play, develop, and learn.• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers to support each child’s individual needs and development.
Core Responsibilities
As you progress in your role, you will gradually take on the responsibilities of a nursery practitioner, including:
• Supervising children during activities and routines, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.• Reporting any child protection concerns immediately to the nursery manager, following safeguarding procedures.• Providing high-quality care that promotes children’s health, emotional security, and overall development.• Acting as a key person for a small group of children, observing and supporting their learning and development, and reflecting their needs in planning.• Supporting children with special educational needs, ensuring inclusive and effective learning experiences.• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including developmental progress, observations, and any concerns.• Communicating regularly with parents and carers about their child’s interests, progress, and needs.• Participating in parent/carer meetings to discuss children’s development and share insights.• Engaging in regular supervision sessions and contributing to your own performance appraisals.• Attending team meetings to share ideas, reflect on practice, and support continuous improvement.• Collaborating with external agencies and professionals when appropriate to support children’s development.• Attending training sessions, conferences, and meetings as identified by the nursery manager to stay informed about best practices and current guidance.• Upholding the nursery’s policies, including confidentiality and safeguarding, at all times.• Following the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and contributing to its implementation.
Daily Operational Duties
In addition to your learning and care responsibilities, you will also support the day-to-day running of the nursery by:
• Assisting with setting up the learning environment at the start of each session and helping to tidy and clean at the end.• Sharing training insights and ideas with the wider team to support collective development.• Checking and maintaining first aid supplies for both staff and children, reporting any items that need replenishing.• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by the nursery manager to support the smooth operation of the setting.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with young children and eager to begin a rewarding career in early years education. You will be supported every step of the way as you develop the skills and experience needed to thrive in this vital and fulfilling profession.Training Outcome:Potential permanent job role or/and progression to a higher-level apprenticeship or qualification.
Employer Description:Wellesley Park Explorers is a school-based nursery offering care and education to children aged 9 months and upwards. The provision is based in the grounds of Wellesley Park Primary school.Working Hours :37 hours per week (all year round) to be within our opening hours of Monday-Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm.
Working hours will be confirmed at appointment.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Ability to show initiative....Read more...
The successful apprentice must be highly trustworthy and attentive to children’s needs.
You will be involved in:
Supervising children play time
Engaging children in learning and play activities
Keeping and updating records accordingly
Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Make observations of learning from the activities you are directed to complete and feed these back to the teacher
This will be a key part of your role, as it demonstrates your ability to engage confidently and effectively with young children. Through hands-on participation in various activities, you’ll develop essential skills in interacting with children—helping you grow and enjoy your apprenticeship journey.
Throughout each day you will be keeping and updating records accordingly, as well as working with team members and maintaining a high standard of operation, so that the foundation runs smoothly and efficiently
You will be supervised by a qualified member of staff, who will show you all the company policies and procedures required for this position, including Health and Safety in the workplace
You will be required to make sure that the Foundation areas are tidy and clean at the end of the day, in preparation for the following day
Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required
Once a month sessions at Argyle Community Trust: Foulston Park
You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will support, and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship
As an additional qualification, you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene
Training Outcome:There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.Employer Description:We are extremely proud of our school and love to share our vision to enable children to be the best they can be.
Our Catholic ethos underpins every aspect of school life and with Christ at the centre, we pride ourselves on building positive relationships based on mutual respect, tolerance and the love of Jesus. As a result, our school is a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment.
The staff are committed to offer care and nurture alongside an engaging curriculum with high expectations and ambitious goals for all our children. We are keen to develop the potential of every child in our care, helping them to grow to be the best person they can be. At the core of everything we do is a commitment to all children being safe, happy and successful within our faith-filled community.
St Paul’s most recent Ofsted inspection resulted in a ‘Good’ judgement and we continue to develop and grow together as a community invested in the future of every child entrusted to our care. We are committed to working effectively as a team of professionals at all levels of the school community to provide high quality learning, accessible for all within a positive learning environment. We very much value the partnership between home and school, encouraging parent/carer interaction and involvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.
At St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, we offer a curriculum which is broad, balanced and relevant - both to the needs and to the context of our school community. We seek to develop independent, creative thinkers who are both curious in their search for knowledge and understanding, and resilient in the face of challenge.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am -3.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
We are a friendly, supportive school that offers wonderful children who want to learn. Excellent opportunities exist for you to develop your talents in our innovative and forward-thinking school. If you are looking for a challenge, have a passion and commitment to ensuring children learn and do the best they can, this is the school for you! We are looking for an inspired, creative, confident person to join our school at what is a very exciting time. We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our happy and dedicated team. We want someone to help provide a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum across the nursery in partnership with the Reception team, where the children are active learners and are nurtured to develop a curiosity about the world around them.
As our Apprentices Early Years Educator you will:
Be an excellent educator - at whatever stage in your career - with in-depth knowledge of early child development
Be a visible and decisive person in our nursery setting
Have high aspirations for both yourself and every one of our children
Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Have a deep understanding of language development
Duties for this role include:
To contribute to the planning and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
To support and work with volunteers, students on placements, work experience, apprentices and agency practitioners in the room
To supervise children and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations
To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being
To adhere to the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures to promote the welfare and safety of children within the setting and to report any welfare or child protection concerns immediately to the Nursery Manager & Designated Safeguarding Lead
To promote equality of opportunity and foster an inclusive culture and environment
To promote equal opportunities, ensuring individual children’s needs and circumstances are known and met through the care and education provided
To be fully aware of the school’s operational policies and procedures and ensure policies and procedures are followed and implemented
This includes ensuring that all accidents and incidents are recorded as outlined in the policies and procedures
To act as a key person to a group of children and ensure their needs are reflected in the routines and curriculum of the setting
To recognise and act upon children’s additional or special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively
To contribute to Common Assessment Framework intervention and support
To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate
To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental concerns
To arrange and attend parent/carer meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress
To support the preparation of snacks, ensuring that ALL children’s dietary, allergy and cultural needs are met. In line with the Ten Steps ethos
To contribute to and attend his/her supervision and staff appraisal
To contribute to and attend weekly team meetings
To attend any conferences, training events or meetings identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice
To adhere to Willowdown’s policy and procedure on confidentiality and the staff code of conduct
To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager or Head teacher
Training:
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Paediatric First Aid
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge Test & Professional Discussion
Training Outcome:
To be discussed at a later date
Employer Description:Willowdown School in Bridgwater has an integral Nursery where the aim is to help to develop happy children, successful learners and confident individuals within Bridgwater.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm.
Term time only.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
We are looking for a Team Manager for this organisation's Fostering service in the South West (Devon/Cornwall/Somerset/Dorset). This is a full-time position which is hybrid working (mostly working from home) so you do not need to be based near the office (infrequent office days).
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This is a therapeutic fostering service.
About you
The successful candidate will have Senior Social Worker/Management experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be managing a team of Social Workers and deputising for the registered manager. You will also be taking a leading role in Foster Carer recruitment & retention and ensuring best practice within the service.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £52,000
Hybrid working
Mileage covered 0.45ppm
Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
We are looking for a Team Manager for this organisation's Fostering service in the South West (Bristol). This is a full-time position which is hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This is a therapeutic fostering service.
About you
The successful candidate will have Senior Social Worker/Management experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be managing a team of Social Workers and deputising for the registered manager. You will also be taking a leading role in Foster Carer recruitment & retention and ensuring best practice within the service.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £52,000
Hybrid working
Mileage covered 0.45ppm
Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
Assist in the management of pupils in the learning environment.
Assist in the planning of learning activities.
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil’s needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion.
Will supervise and support pupils consistently at all times including those with special needs; recognising and responding to their individual needs whilst ensuring their safety and education in the learning environment.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans and Personal Care Programmes; attending to the pupils’ personal needs and maintaining related personal programmes with the correct use of care materials including the safety and wellbeing of the pupils, therapy and medical intervention needs of the pupil and first aid, paying attention to social, health, physical and welfare matters as well as high standards of cleanliness and hygiene e.g. washing, dressing, toileting, and, if applicable, mobility.
For posts working with pupils who are physically less able, it may be necessary to be able to physically assist the pupil in line with school polices and good practice.
Will occasionally be required to supervise the class for brief periods during a morning or afternoon session where the classroom teacher is not available.
Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils, including those with specific and special needs and those from different cultures and/or with a different first language as appropriate.
Set challenging and demanding expectations whilst promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate as well as interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
Will prepare, create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment to meet the lesson plans. Take responsibility for the care, preparation, maintenance and use of relevant equipment, assisting pupils in its use and clearing/storage afterwards.
Will be aware of pupil progress, monitor/record pupil responses against pre-determined learning objectives as well as provide accurate, constructive and detailed feedback/reports to the teacher and pupils.
Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own actions whilst supporting the teacher in managing this. Deal promptly with conflict and incidents (including those involving restraint) and reporting challenging behaviour where appropriate in line with established policy.
Will gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed, taking into account parental/carer concerns, dealing with them sensitively under the direction of the teacher.
Will provide clerical/administrative support as directed by the teacher.
In respect of local and national learning strategies, will support pupils to achieve learning goals e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years as directed by the teacher.
Will support pupils in the use of ICT in learning activities as directed by the teacher, and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Will participate in own performance development, identify and address any training needs/other learning activities.
Will assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities; taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
All learning will take place in school
No weekly day in college
All work will be set via our CRM system, Aptem
Skills Coach will visit school every 4-6 weeks
Training Outcome:
After completion, apprentices may progress into full time employment as a Teaching assistant with the chance to train and quality as a Higher Level TA (HLTA) or specialist TA.
Employer Description:Burley Oaks Primary School is an outstanding, vibrant school and is proud to be a part of Moorlands Learning Trust. Our children excel in their academic learning and have vast successes in the arts and sports. Visitors to the school often remark on a positive, calm and hardworking atmosphere with a strong sense of team spirit and celebration. We pride ourselves on the range of opportunities we provide children from our carefully woven curriculum.
We strive to enjoy our learning and make it as much fun and as meaningful and relevant as possible. We offer children an excellent education in a safe, calm, creative, inclusive and stimulating environment. Every child is valued as an individual; we aim to nurture well rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning.Working Hours :Mon- Fri
32.5 hrs per week with 30mins for lunch
Term Time onlySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Relevant procedures & practice,Literacy skills,Knowledge of Equality Policy....Read more...
The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will be responsible for producing designs, detailed information for manufacturing, scheduling parts, whilst ensuring business deadlines and requirements are achieved. This will involve good collaboration with numerous other departments to ensure clear and accurate information is delivered, meeting the clients and company’s requirements, whilst providing continuous improvements.
The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will promote excellent working standards and customer practices by having a hands-on approach to completing projects.
Skills & Knowledge:
Comfortable with computers and willing to learn CAD and technical software
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Organised and able to manage time across multiple tasks
Logical thinking and excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Key duties:
Understand and work to BS5839
Evaluate and understand scope and responsibilities of projects
Understand the legislative requirements and standards applicable to provide a compliant and comprehensive design
Liaise with other departments (where relevant) and customers to ensure all aspects are understood and communicated correctly.
Liaise with customer and other parties (in house and external) to forge a mutually acceptable agreed route
Clarify responsibilities and understand basic contractual elements
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Help design and plan fire alarm systems for new and upgraded installations
Prepare and produce a fully compliant design in line with the applicable standards and project requirements
Liaise with the project team and customers to ensure design documents align with client requirements
Prioritise workload to ensure projects are developed in time with customers’ requirements
Prepare a fully detailed schedule of the equipment required to meet the design produced
Assist in the creation and revision of schematics and layout drawings
Use CAD and other specialist software to produce accurate system diagrams
Manage changes to the design and required equipment for the project
Assist with preparing technical documentation, project packs, and handover files
Help maintain accurate project records and schedules
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Be responsive to ongoing demands and correspondence.
Input into and help with improving the quality and service within the area
Have a high regard and standard for delivering customer service
Occasionally attend site visits to aid with technical and design related issues
Training:
You will be required to attend the Institute of Technology, 1 day per week in term time only
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you with your apprenticeship
You will receive a Level 4 HNC Engineering Manufacturing Technician qualification upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Training Outcome:Opportunity to remain at SSG in a suitable open vacancy at the time the apprentice completes the course, we have had apprentices recently follow on into permanent roles within the business and have been successful in offering this for a number of years.Employer Description:At SSG we believe that human interaction is an essential part of the care giving process, and that good technology should enable caregivers to be free from unnecessary distractions, so they can focus on giving their patients the care they need, when they need it.
That’s why, for almost 60 years, we have been developing smart solutions and technologies that connect people and systems to provide safer, heathier environments for both staff and patients in the acute care setting.
From our first electronic nurse ‘call bell’ system launched in 1964, that enabled patients in hospital to call for help, we have continued to explore ways that technology can work for our customers. Whether that is providing essential critical alarms, integrated communication systems or software solutions to enhance clinical workflow, our focus is on keeping patients safe, providing a calming environment, and giving our customers more time to care.
We are proud to be a British manufacturer, with a strong heritage in product design, build and installation. As technology advances, our digital solutions can help customers evolve with the ever-changing demands of the healthcare environment, preserving resources, reducing costs and improving patient care.
Our people are inspired and empowered to develop best in class solutions that have a positive impact on the patient and carer experience. As part of the Halma family, we are passionate about creating a safer, cleaner and healthier future for everyone, every day.
OUR PURPOSE – To create a world where every patient feels safe.
OUR VISION – A world where technology works for people, so that caregivers have more time to care for their patients.
OUR MISSION – We provide smart communication solutions, connecting caregivers, patients and data, to improve workflow and decision making, so that patients get the care they need, when they need it.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday, 09:00 - 16:30.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Interest in electrical systems,Thirst for knowledge,Aptitude to learn....Read more...