Childcare Apprenticeship - New Cross SE14

We require a passionate and caring individual who has some experience of the Early Years to join our small, independent nursery in south London. You will join an experienced team and have the opportunity to work with some amazing children in an inclusive setting. You will access continual professional development and training opportunities and learn how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are not part of a nursery chain. We are a small, independent nursery with charitable status, working with our local community to provide strong foundations for children's learning. 

You will be working across our nursery provision, 9mths to 4 years, gaining knowledge and understanding of children's differing needs and development. You will be supported by the Nursery Manager, 2 Room Leaders and 3 other nursery co-workers. You will gain experience of being a key worker, setting targets for children's development and reviewing these regularly with parents. 

With support you will be:

Planning and delivering activities for children Helping with tidying up of the room, setting up activities both inside and out Completing daily risk assessment/checklist Cleaning resources when needed alongside other staff members Key working children Being part of a team Making sure children are safe and happy Attending training and completing coursework

Benefits Inclide; 

Term time only (39 weeks of the year - includes 5 INSET days) Christmas and Easter off Early finish on Wednesdays 3.30pm In-house and external training opportunities provided Staff social events Potential to gain experience of family learning and community work during the holiday periods, working in our holiday play sessions for the community (funding permitted)

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a personal tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your studies.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18-month apprenticeship, you will have gained: Early Years Educator – Level 3

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We started work here in New Cross in the year 2000 when we were set up as St James Family Learning Centre by the Southwark Diocese Board of Education and the London Borough of Lewisham to address issues of inequality in education South London. Since then we have we have supported hundreds of families to have better chances in life by providing high quality early education and family learning activities.  Over the years we have worked in partnership with Children’s Centres, local schools and other voluntary organisations to provide activities that promote lifelong skills and a love for learning.

Working Hours :
Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri(08:00-17:00) Weds (08:00-15:30).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills