Nursery Apprentice

As a Nursery Apprentice Educator, you will:

To assist with the planning of the curriculum by providing safe, creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment, preparing activities, organising programmes and arranging equipment To act as a key worker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to ensure individual needs are met, and to be responsible for observations and record keeping relating to the progress and development of key children To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships To ensure that activities are carried out safely and responsibly following statutory responsibilities, and to advise the lead practitioner of any concerns over children, equipment etc. To follow all nursery policies, including those regarding safeguarding and confidentiality To ensure that the class offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times Working creatively with children within the EY framework, as instructed by the lead practitioner Daily interaction with children to provide a range of stimulating activities to promote all areas of learning Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Working with a range of people including school staff, visiting professionals and agencies, parents, children and families, and visitors and student placements Work requires bending, kneeling and crouching for periods and may also involve lifting or holding children during planned activities, and changing nappies/toileting duties Significant elements of inside and outside work, including leading outdoor learning Understanding and being able to implement inclusive practices into the setting, to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn, interact and fulfil their potential Working with the lead practitioner to establish an appropriate safe and secure learning environment Promoting positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own behaviour Having a positive approach to continuous professional development To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring setting policies and procedures are observed at all times

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a tutor which is a combination of visits within your workplace and online remote sessions At least 6 hours of your working hours per week will be
spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
A permanent Nursery Educator position with further training opportunities may be available for the successful candidate upon completion of their apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Alphablocks Nursery School & Pre-Prep (in St. Paul’s Church, Hadley Wood) and Alphablocks Nursery School at the Hadley Wood Association Centre, both situated between Barnet and Enfield in north London, provide outstanding early education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Children have access to a wide range of learning experiences that support their development and are determined by our educational curriculum. Extracurricular activities and workshops for children include music & movement, drama, sports & physical education, language & storytelling, natural mathematics and information technology classes. Our schools are non-denominational and actively welcome families of all cultural and religious backgrounds. Our closest station is Hadley Wood station and we have free parking outside the nursery. We have recently opened a second site so are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working members to join the team, who have a passion for early years that want to learn and grow with us as a nursery.

Working Hours :
Tuesday to Friday: 8:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, term-time only (Enfield dates). 4:30 - 5:30 pm is contracted as a late shift, but only one is worked per week. The other four late shifts are paid but aren't always required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Passionate about Childcare,Positive Outlook,Drive and Motivation