Early Years Educator Apprentice

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Torquay. Our nursery is a lovely purpose-built, outstanding childcare setting located on the grounds of St Margaret’s Academy. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.

You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local training provider (South Devon College) who will come to the setting to meet and assess your progress.

Duties include:

Support children's learning and development  Develop secure and supportive relationships with children and families as the key person for children in their care Provide respectful and responsive physical and emotional care to children, promoting health and wellbeing

You do not need any previous experience to apply to work as an apprentice, the only requirements are:

Candidates must be able to display a level of maturity Not in full-time education/any other funded training EU resident for past 3 years

Training:

You will be trained both in the workplace and whilst attending your one day per week off-the-job college day at South Devon College.

 

Training will include:

Peadiatric first aid Food Hygiene Prevent FGM Allergens (plus more)

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship the apprentice may apply for a permanent position within the company in the normal way – employment is not guaranteed at the end of the course.

Employer Description:
Our objective is to be a bridge between the home and school by providing the highest standards of childcare and education for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children from three months until they start Reception Class. We aim to provide a friendly, clean, comfortable and safe environment, which the children will find stimulating and challenging. At Mama Bear's enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning. Staff are sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of each child. To meet these needs we are committed to: Delivering a service of the highest standards that will develop and improve each child’s quality of life. Respecting each child as an individual, taking into account their appropriate needs. Ensuring that our service is in accordance with the latest standards for care and education. Ensuring that our staff are selected, trained* and supervised to meet the needs of the children in their care. Managing our services efficiently and effectively. Valuing partnerships with parents/guardians/carers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9 hours a day Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Tenacious