Nursery Apprentice

Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life. Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs. Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories. Advising the manager/deputy of any concerns, preserving confidentiality as necessary. Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings. Being flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment, etc. Supporting nursery assistants, students and volunteers. Undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training:

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

Training Outcome:

As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Employer Description:
This is a very busy day nursery that cares for children from birth to 11 years old. They believe that play is a vital part of a child's development: from cognitive awareness of the world around them, through to all the social skills they need for starting school.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Time management,Ambitious,Enthusiastic