What will the apprentice do at work?
Support the day-to-day care of children, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
Assist with planning and delivering play-based learning activities
Build positive relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing and development
Help with daily routines such as meals, toileting, and rest times
Observe children and contribute to learning and development records
Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding
Communicate with colleagues and parents in a professional, friendly way
Take part in training, learning, and regular feedback to develop your skills
Training:How will the apprentice train?
You’ll learn through a blend of hands-on experience in the nursery and structured training through our purpose-built Snapdragons Training Academy.
Work alongside experienced practitioners and your Apprentice Mentor, learning on the job every day
Attend regular sessions at our dedicated Training Academy, designed to support your development in a practical, engaging way
Receive one-to-one coaching, feedback, and support to build your confidence and skills
Complete off-the-job learning time, including workshops, online learning, and reflective practice
Work towards your Early Years qualification with guidance from our in-house tutor
Our academy is designed to give you the best start — combining real experience with high-quality training to help you grow into a confident early year's professional. Training Outcome:
The apprenticeship can be completed in 12-18 months
Once qualified the apprentice can move to deputy head of room or head of room. There is no limit and other apprentices have gone on to take up senior roles in the organisation
Level 5 qualifications are an option as well as Early Years Teacher
Employer Description:Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. We developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. We are a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that we serve. We genuinely want our nurseries to be the best and we want nursery experiences to be memorable and fun. We realise that it is vital that we earn the trust and confidence of you, the parent and that you are happy with what we do and how we do it.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Option to reduce to 40 hours over 4 days once qualified.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
To be a key person for an allocated number of children and their families
To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
To attend regular team meetings
To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements
To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3
Training will include Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification
Employer Description:The nursery is owned and managed by Christina, who is a qualified teacher with 12 years teaching experience from reception to GCSE level. She has held numerous management positions within schools including deputy head teacher of a school in Dubai.
Due to Christina's background some parts of the nursery have a little bit of a school feel. The daily routine includes three adult lead experiences per day. These are high quality sessions which cater for your child's needs, their development and their interests. Due to our recent Ofsted inspection our adult lead time has been reduced to ensure free play is evident and we are encouraging learning through play throughout the day.
Each child will be monitored and assessed daily through observations and tracking. Parents receive regular (usually daily) observations through to their email.
We are registered with Ofsted, NDNA and ICO. Ofsted graded Tina's Tots (Registration Number 2524332) as Good in all areas in December 2022.
We believe that every child is unique and will grow at his or her own pace. Our staff spend time nurturing children’s strengths and encouraging them to reach new heights.
We embrace a learning environment that will prepare children for their first day of school and beyond. Play is now a massive part of the child's day however our staff use this time to model good language, sharing and caring and a good understanding of the world around them. Our children enjoy playing alongside and with staff as well as their peers.
We offer a full range of activities that foster your child’s individual growth and personal interests. All adult lead activities are planned in accordance with the EYFS, the interests and development needs of each child and the Birth to 5 matters outcomes. Although tracking of outcomes is no longer seen as a requirement we still complete them here to ensure children are learning and gaps in development are addressed.
We utilise the indoor and outdoor spaces to capture curiosity and growth. Each room has its own outdoor space, both of which have recently been developed.
We feel parental involvement is key to achieving the maximum potential for your child and always aim to keep open communications. Working together to ensure your child is happy, safe and developing to the best of their ability.
Each child is assigned a key worker, however all staff work with all children and build beautiful bonds for a happy and secure environment.
We promote a positive environment and attitude toward themselves and others. We provide children with opportunities to assist in the creation of and understand the rules and expectations and to do the right thing. Challenging and unwanted behaviour is dealt with in a fair calm manner - please see the behaviour policy and the challenging behaviour ladder.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6.00pm, Shifts to be confirmed at the interview.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....Read more...
