Childcare Apprenticeship - Kingsbury

At Little Explorers Nursery, we are proud to have created a safe, caring, and inspiring environment where children can thrive during their most important early years for children from the age of 6 months to 4 years. Our dedicated team nurtures each child’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity through play-based learning and meaningful experiences every day. Our all-inclusive unique learning programme incorporates the Early Years Framework and an exciting range of Extra-Curricular Clubs. 

GENERAL DUTIES:  

To care for and educate the children for whom you are responsible To be responsible for the Welfare and Health and Safety of all the children who attend To keep and maintain accurate records as required by SMT including registers, child development profiles, learning journeys and weekly records To work as part of the team in delivering the ethos, values and overall principals of the nursery To ensure that customer care is a high priority to lead by example establishing and maintaining professional relationships with customers

POLICY AND CURRICULUM:  

To be fully conversant with all company policies, procedures and the EYFS To be an active member of a team, involved in planning and implementing a suitable range of activities for the children in your care   To operate within company policies on Equality and Diversity promoting and providing for equal opportunities for all staff and pupils in relation to gender, race, disability and special educational needs  

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  

To show a positive attitude to self-appraisal and career development  To constantly strive to find ways of improving standards in procedures and services offered  To be self-motivated, highly professional and confidential in all areas of the position, demonstrating initiative, commitment and enthusiasm

TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT:  

To play a role in any staff training, as requested by the senior management team To welcome staff appraisal and/or supervision meetings - operating within appraisal and supervision procedures  To attend and play an active role in team meetings To attend and play an active role in bi-monthly training sessions To ensure your training file is completed in line with procedures and kept up to date   To play a role in the induction of newly appointed staff by welcoming, informing and supporting new members of your team & playing a part in explaining, monitoring and demonstrating all daily procedures and practices  

SAFETY OF PREMISES AND SYSTEMS:  

To ensure that all cleaning schedules and Health and Safety procedures are regularly and accurately completed  To organise and co-ordinate meal and snack times - ensuring appropriate standards of health, safety and care are met To ensure the administration of medicines and first aid is in line with company procedures effectively informing and communicating with parents relating to any matters arising from accidents or medical issues   To ensure that your area is well maintained, organised and that any defects are reported promptly to the SMT so that appropriate actions are taken regarding repairs or the need for attention 

Training:

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Educator Level 3.

Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
At Little Explorers Nursery, we are proud to have created a safe, caring, and inspiring environment where children can thrive during their most important early years for children from the age of 6 months to 4 years. Our dedicated team nurtures each child’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity through play-based learning and meaningful experiences every day.  Our all-inclusive unique learning programme incorporates the Early Years Framework and an exciting range of Extra-Curricular Clubs.  

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (shifts between 08:00 - 18:00)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills