Nursery Apprentice

Creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Training:

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.
Functional Skills: maths and English (Unless exempt).

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:

Once completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 or a full-time position and further training.

Employer Description:
The first Trees Day Care Nurseries first opened it’s doors in 1990. Now with over 30 years in Swindon, The Trees are a highly respected and very experienced nursery group in Wiltshire. The nursery opens all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm, including out-of-school care. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four. It is able to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who are learning English as an additional language. The nursery employs experienced qualified staff as well as apprentices. Each nursery has a cook and a maintenance person. Both Managers, Jo and Michelle, invite you to visit their nurseries in Quarry Road and Oxford Road, to see the facilities they have to offer and to ask any questions you may have.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed (40 Hours paid per week).

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