Early Years Apprentice

We are currently recruiting an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly Nursery team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children, from 6 months to 4 years of age.

Day-to-day tasks include working in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to promote the well-being of the children, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and assisting with creative displays within the Nursery.

You will have experience working with young children and be able to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. You will be keen to work towards a childcare qualification and have knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

Salary: Salary discussed at interview

Hours of Work: Full-time flexible shifts to include 7.30am- 4.30pm. 8.30am- 5.30pm or 9am- 6pm, 30 hours a week Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, with additional hours available

Contract: Fixed term for 18 months for completion of apprenticeship

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid holiday inclusive of the usual statutory holidays to be taken in agreement with the Head of Nursery

Salary: This role attracts a competitive apprentice salary

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:

Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.

Employer Description:
Thank you for your interest in working at Lingfield College. We are delighted that you are considering our school! Working at Lingfield is an opportunity for motivated, determined and caring individuals to help children of all ages discover a love of learning. So if you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding job, you have come to the right place. We are committed to ongoing personal development and with leadership and management training and sponsored learning programmes, we can help you achieve your professional goals. Set within almost 40 acres of beautiful grounds, Lingfield College is just 25 miles (and 40 minutes by train) from London, and we offer excellent staff benefits. As we receive many high-quality applications, we will interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are very much encouraged.

Working Hours :
Full-time flexible shifts to include 7.30am- 4.30pm. 8.30am 5.30pm or 9am- 6pm, 30 hours a week Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, with additional hours available.

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