Early years apprentice

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

The Apprentice is responsible for helping to create an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and supporting the Nursery Management Team to ensure that high quality childcare is provided to all. This role profile is not exhaustive, and the Apprentice is expected to fulfil any duty as required for the effective running of the setting.

You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references as part of the recruitment process.

Your tasks will include:

·         Being aware and demonstrating a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility

·         To support children’s learning and development with children from all age ranges of the Early Years

·         To support children’s development skills, working to plan activities, recording observations and their progress

·         To understand and comply with all nursery policies and procedures, and relevant legislative requirements, informing management immediately of any instances of non-compliance or variations in practice

·         Once confident in role, to assume the role of a key person to a group of children and work in partnership with parents/carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents

·         Attending staff meetings and any training that is in-house

·         To regularly update the children's daily diaries

·         To ensure that the ratios are adhered to at all times

·         To assist with the wall displays and decoration

·         To assist with the nappy changing routines & personal hygiene

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with an external training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Early Year’s Educator apprenticeship, which is an 18-month programme plus 3-months for End Point Assessment activities.

The programme is delivered through virtual and face to face training and online learning.

It will include functional skills exams if you don’t have English & maths GCSE at Grade 4/C, equivalent or above.

You will be required to obtain an approved paediatric first aid qualification prior to taking End Point Assessment.

Training Outcome:

There will be opportunities to apply for a full-time, qualified role on completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Toad Hall Nurseries are rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider of childcare and are responsible for 14 nurseries across Surrey, Hertfordshire and Berkshire. They offer childcare and early education for children from the age of 3 months. Children have a dedicated team of staff looking after them and making sure that they have the best early life experiences. By combining excellent facilities and the expertise of their qualified staff, they ensure that all of the children enjoy their time at the nursery.

Working Hours :
The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6.00pm. You will work shifts on a rota basis with one hour for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience