Early years Educator Apprentice

Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 by parents, for parents with our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. They are looking for a passionate, dedicated apprentice to join them to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship.

You will:

Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child Take part in the day to day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload Maintain and review the assessment of each child’s progress within the role of the key person Provide exciting and educational experiences for children Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times To be a proactive member of the nursery team Promote positivity and professionalism Attend training and meetings as required Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations Build positive relationships with parents Ensure health and safety at all times Maintain high-quality equipment Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery appearance Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level 

Benefits:

Competitive salary - from £6.40 - 11.45 per hour dependant on age and experience Uniform Company Pension Holiday Paid Birthday Day Off Childcare Company Events On-site Parking Closed Bank Holidays

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne Day Nursery 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.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through Ashbourne Day Nurseries 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.

Training Outcome:

Progression to room leader.

Employer Description:
Our Fenny Stratford nursery, is a cosy setting with a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. The areas within our nursery are dedicated areas for the different age ranges to ensure we offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age. All the rooms within our nursery and the outside areas build up on the children’s interests and aim to stimulate their curiosity. We are also very lucky to have a fantastic garden area for our children as well as a sensory room.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience