Early Years Apprentice Level 3 - Learning Hive, Manchester

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

An early years apprentice at Storal you will be given on-the-job training to help you build a career working with young children, typically from birth to five years old. You will gain hands-on experience while also studying towards a qualification.

Day to day you will be;

Assisting with activities that support learning and development, following health and safety procedures, and helping with the physical care of children (feeding, napping, hygiene). Observing and supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development, under the guidance of experienced staff. Working under the supervision of our qualified early years staff who will provide you with mentoring, feedback, and guidance to ensure you learn best practices. Learning about child protection protocols, reporting procedures, and how to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
Learning regulations specific to the childcare sector, like the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England. Developing skills to help you effectively communicate with young children, their families, and other staff.

What you'll need:

The right attitude and abilities Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable

What you'll get:

£6.40 national apprentice rate Performance related bonuses 50% childcare discount Annual wellness day off Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service Dedicated learning and development support Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Storal 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 Storal's 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:
At Storal we aim to nurture your personal development and extend your opportunities for learning.

Employer Description:
At Storal each and every child represents a new and exciting story. And everything we do in our growing nursery group is about allowing that story to develop with richness and purpose. By sharing knowledge and ideas across our community of settings, we provide our nurseries with proven and reliable support structures. We empower every member of the team to concentrate on what they really love – understanding children and helping their special stories unfold.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - discussed at offer.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience