Early Years Apprenticeship

 Purpose of post;

To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members  To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop

Duties and responsibilities:

Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Support all staff and engage in a good staff team Liaise with and support parents and other family members To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training,  staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc. To be flexible within 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. Work alongside the team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager To respect the confidentiality of all information received

Specific childcare tasks:

The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person To ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing Washing and changing children as required To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times Ensuring a poorly child is kept calm and warm and management is notified immediately To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that  good practices are encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Training:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Functional skills in maths and English (if required) All training will be delivered on-line with 1:1 tutor support and independent learning 

Training Outcome:
Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the apprenticeship programme and progression to a higher-level qualification

Employer Description:
Welcome to The Little Kew Nursery, nestled in the charming Kew village within the beautiful Barn Church grounds. We offer high-quality childcare for children aged six months to five years, open year-round. Here, boys and girls can explore, express themselves, and reach their full potential in a nurturing and inspiring environment. At The Little Kew Nursery, we believe that children learn best through play and the freedom to express themselves. Our environment is designed to foster kindness, respect, and empathy, helping children develop a strong moral foundation and a sense of responsibility. We prioritise creating a safe space where every child feels confident and valued. We instil values such as honesty, integrity, gratitude, respect, and empathy. Our aim is to enhance children's cognitive abilities and foster a sense of fairness and responsibility. We believe that teaching these values helps children think of others and become selfless, contributing members of society.

Working Hours :
We are open 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts will be discussed at interview. The role is full time - but there is room for negotiation to term-time only for the right applicant.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness