Nursery Educator Apprenticeship

Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. Teaching within the EYFS requirements. Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene. Communicating with other team members and parents. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting. Supporting the development of childcare provision. Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun. Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements. Being a team player. Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery. Supporting children’s learning and development. Being creative and enthusiastic. Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

Training:
Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration. Working in a nursery setting full time, min 30hrs a week. Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks. Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Training Schedule will be communicated once Candidate is successful. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful. This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector. Training will take place in the workplace. You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid.

Training Outcome:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

Room Leader positions. Possible management training. Springboard into primary education. Paediatric nursing. Continuous development in the current nursery setting.

Employer Description:
Harvey House Nursery in London offers children a stimulating, learning environment. It offers 67 childcare places for children aged from three to five-years-old. Caring, experienced staff strive to inspire and motivate children with engaging activities as well as free-flow activities.

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness