Early years Educator Apprentice

We are looking for a Nursery apprentice to assist with other practitioners to help progress children’s physical, social, emotional and development needs.

This includes:

Providing care such as washing, changing and feeding and helping at mealtimes. We all ensure that our nurseries are safe, warm enabling environments for the children, their families and our staff. This includes following Health and Safety procedures and responding to accidents and emergencies. We work as a team to focus on activities that encourage play and sensory stimulation. We work together with our families to increase their involvement in their child’s development. Training sessions and courses are provided to enable staff to achieve their learning goals. We want everyone on the team to attend regular staff meetings and share ideas. We all need to follow the nurseries policies and procedures including confidentiality and safeguarding.

Benefits

Birthday off Bright HR app and discounts Childcare Employee benefit scheme Free parking Team get togethers

Skills Required

Good communication with children, their families, other team members, able to adapt your communication style to suit the needs of all children. Patience and Understanding as you guide the children from 3 months to school age on a daily basis. Caring and nurturing and have a passion for childcare. Teamwork and working well under pressure and using own initiative. Organisation skills. Responsible- able to follow policies and procedures of the setting. Health and Safety, making sure you are aware of any issues before and after they arise and be able to deal with them.

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:
To gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners. Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future.
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Employer Description:
Ashbourne Day Nurseries share our Care, Nurture and Teach values within each of our warm and friendly nurseries and preschools across the UK. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our families – it is essential to how we work, and you will find our welcoming teams knowledge and approachable within our nurseries.

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

Skills:
Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience