Apprentice Educator

As an Apprentice Educator at The Nursery School Charlwood you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship duties will include:

To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs) To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and The Company Directors

At The Nursery School Company we create an encouraging environment where you can thrive and accomplish things that you may have never thought possible.

We offer:

Generous Holidays - from 31 days a year inclusive of bank holidays A day off for your birthday Discounted Childcare Uniform CPD fund Social events

And more!

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential. We continually invest in you and your development which is paramount to our success.

Employer Description:
Our beautiful Charlwood nursery is set in a stunning early 17th century Tudor country house in Charlwood, Crawley. Located in 4.5 acres of garden and woodland, the property retains many of its stunning original features, such as windows, fireplaces and Horsham stone roof whilst benefiting from being completely refurbished to our very high standards. Charlwood is a beautiful nursery which offers a warm and cosy home from home feel. The nursery features an all weather rear garden, sensory garden and onsite forest school.

Working Hours :
30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed

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