Childcare Apprenticeship - West Moors

Duties and Responsibilities:

To abide by all policies and procedures To work in all nursery rooms as and when required To assist staff in preparing and implementing activities To keep the nursery clean, tidy, safe and welcoming to all To promote a happy and positive atmosphere To attend staff meetings and training courses Apprentices should complete a first aid qualification, safeguarding, child protection and food safety course within 3 months of employment Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children within your care To become fully involved in all activities, particularly the observation of children To undertake necessary duties as directed by senior staff

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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 catch-ups, 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 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner - Level 2.

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
We are based on the outskirts of Plymouth’s City Centre in Crownhill, for an easily reachable location. Our qualified team of practitioners aims to create a caring, safe and inspiring environment to enhance your children’s experience and development supported by our safe, welcoming, and equipped day nursery. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. We also offer an early morning drop-off session from 7.30am, for which you would need to prebook. To provide you with full flexibility, we are only closed for a week at Christmas and all bank holidays. The nursery has three rooms, Babies 0-2, Toddlers 2-3, and Pre-school 3years + . The rooms follow a similar routine. Our routine consists of a rolling breakfast, followed by free play. Staff will lead certain activities before we pack away for circle time and snack time. Outside play is then encouraged but the free flow between in and out is allowed. Again there follows a mix of child-led and adult-led activities, more often following the children’s ideas before coming together for some carpet time to enjoy lots of singing and stories before hand-washing for lunch. Babies will follow their own nap time needs, otherwise most children will have a nap or restful meditation after lunch! Our afternoons mirror our morning routine incorporating snack time and tea time.

Working Hours :
3 Days Per Week (shifts range between 07:30 -18:00, Monday-Friday).

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Communication skills,Initiative,Patience