Nursery Apprentice - Haywards Heath

At Grandir our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy and thrive as individuals. Excellent quality childcare and education is evident when the children and family are truly placed at the centre of all we do and as a well-known and sought-after employer within the childcare sector, we recognise it is our people that provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all they do. 

As a Nursery Apprentice you will be expected to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. Whilst you are gaining hands on experience in a high-quality childcare setting you will be working towards recognised childcare qualifications. 

What will you be doing: 

Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met Supervising and supporting the children at all times Carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies Act as a positive, practical role model for the children Develop friendly, professional relationships with staff members and parents Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures 

Join us and enjoy the following: 

Incentives: 

Employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores Staff referral scheme - recommend your friends and family to work for us. and be rewarded with a cash bonus Heavily discounted childcare 

Well-being: 

‘Wellbeing Day’ - an extra day off just for you 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home Healthcare cash back plan - claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy 

Recognition: 

‘May I Say Thank You’ A whole month dedicated to recognising employees hard work & dedication, including an all-expenses paid awards ceremony Reward and recognition points - turn your points into cash through our benefits portal Additional paid holiday for Christmas closure to spend with your family and friends 

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Kiddi Caru will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

If successful, you will complete a level 2 early years practitioner apprentice standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification Functional skills in maths and English if required

This will be delivered through Kiddi Caru dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future.

Training Outcome:

Continued development and progression.

Employer Description:
Welcome to Elan Day Nursery, where we are passionate about caring for our littlest ones! We specialise in providing nurturing care for babies aged three months to three years. Our dedicated room for non-walking babies ensures a safe and loving environment, while our exciting brand-new under-twos room is designed to stimulate and engage young minds.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC, 40 hours per week

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