Childcare Level 2 Apprenticeship

To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members To advise the manager of any concerns, e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development

Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, including a First Aid qualification Training will be done on location Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English if applicable

Training Outcome:

Permanent position.

Employer Description:
Red Robin Montessori is an established pre-school and day nursery, located in Thornton Heath, Croydon. The nursery is based in a grand Victorian detached manor house known as Heathville House. It is one of the earliest houses in the Croydon borough and was built in 1869. We are located 5 minutes walk from Thornton Heath train station which has links to Clapham Junction, London Bridge and Victoria underground stations we are also close to bus routes along Brigstock Road and Whitehorse Road. Our nursery provides the best in high quality childcare and education for young minds. We are one of the few nurseries to use the Montessori method which celebrates a child centred educational approach which nurtures each child’s intrinsic desire to learn which we find many parents come to the nursery for. We have a highly experienced team of qualified staff, within a warm and welcoming environment. The nursery provides care for babies from 5 months up to the age of five. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.45 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Red Robin is registered with OFSTED. Our high standard of child provision is inspected by the governing authority OFSTED on a regular basis.

Working Hours :
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 days 09.00am to 6.00pm 1 day 09.00am to 6.30pm.

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