Early years apprentice at Little Explorers

Responsible to: Senior Nursery Manager/ Deputy Nursery Manager.

Job Summary:

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Early Years Practitioners, Room Leaders and Senior Managers. To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. To deliver an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes/ developments. To report incidents to a member of staff to ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. accident and incident book, risk assessments. To be involved in any overall nursery activities (including out-of-working-hours activities) e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents' evenings, fundraising events etc. To be flexible within the working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc. To respect the confidentiality of all information received. Supervision of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate, preparation of babies bottles, ensuring individual meal/milk requirements are met and ensuring meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing. To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside. Remain professional at all times with direct and indirect communication. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives. To participate in any training relevant to the role.

Additional Information:

Apprentices, as with all other nursery employees, must undertake an enhanced DBS prior to commencing employment. Apprentices must provide 2 referees, on application. The nursery will ensure that all apprentices receive a minimum of 20% off-the-job training and/or experience, to support their studies. Working hours are full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours, on a shift basis. Annual leave entitlement is 28 days a year, which includes all Bank Holidays. The nursery is open between Christmas and New Year.

Training:

This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace with trainer visits every four weeks. 

There is an opportunity to attend workshop sessions at college.

Training Outcome:

Progression onto the level 3 apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Little Explorers is a vibrant day nursery catering for up to 101 children aged 3months to 5years. We are located off Euxton Lane in Chorley. Here at Little Explorers children are at the heart of everything we do. We never underestimate how difficult a decision it is to leave your child/ren in the care of others and our aim is to ensure you are happy with this important decision you are going to make. You will want to be certain your child will be cherished, stimulated and encouraged to develop a wide range of skills. We will provide a warm, caring, safe and secure environment where the children’s individual needs are met. The nursery and outdoor play area have been designed with particular emphasis on the safety and welfare of your children and our staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday on a shift basis.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative