Childcare Apprenticeship

Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. Teaching within the EYFS requirements Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene. Communicating with other team members and parents. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting. 

Training:
You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful. This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector. Training will take place in the workplace. You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Training Outcome:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion.   Other prospects could include applying for :

Room Leader positions Possible management training Springboard into primary education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in current nursery setting

Employer Description:
Welcome to our brand new nursery where exceptional childcare of the highest quality awaits you. We are an open plan nursery with a no shoes policy for a cleaner and more comfortable environment. At Little Genius Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to childcare. Our nursery is designed as an open plan layout with a dedicated baby area. This setup enables a tight-knit community and fosters friendship among children of all ages. It provides the older children with the opportunity to develop empathy and leadership skills and the younger ones to benefit from observing and learning from their peers across different age groups. We also pride ourselves on being a unique, no-shoe nursery as we prioritise cleanliness and comfort for all our little ones. We ask parents to provide their child with a pair of indoor shoes to wear during their time at the nursery.

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 plus hours, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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