Early Years Educator Apprentice

Red Bus Nursery really value and take care of the staff team and work so well together, supporting each other and helping where they can. They are very focused on quality but are also very relaxed and love to have fun.

The Role:

To meet the obligations of a key person to children, evidencing child development progress and to effectively communicate this to parents or carers. Build close relationships with the parents and carers of key children. To assist in the deliver the EYFS and provide evidence you are meeting your commitment to it and Ofsted and follow accurately Red Bus policies and procedures. To commit to the safeguarding and protection of children and an ongoing culture of vigilance, clearly understanding appropriate action to take in the event of a potential safeguarding or child protection issue. To go about your work in a happy and positive way ensuring every child receives a positive and warm reception that makes each child feel special. To support other team members and the nursery as a whole as required, communicating effectively and highlighting anything that could be improved for children or the team.

What we offer you as an Early Years Apprentice;

Competitive salary - £8ph on appointment increasing to £9ph after 12 week competency check A management team who listen and support and who importantly value the work our staff do in these important roles Amazing environment for you and the children ! Fully resourced, continually changing, very much fun! Significant learning and development opportunities for you to train and achieve your goals A growing company with many career opportunities Up to 25 days holiday + 3 days paid time off over Christmas plus 8 bank holidays = up to 36 days off per year ! (pro-rata for part time hours) Lovely uniform based on what the staff like, multiple options for indoors and outdoors and plenty of it Easy parking Company & staff events Pension Discounted childcare Employee Assistance Programme and access to a virtual GP

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Promotion to a Room Lead/ Assistant Room Manager/ Room Manager.

Employer Description:
Located on a quiet, leafy street just a few minutes from a main road to Bristol, our newest setting in Flax Bourton embraces nature inside and out. Flax Bourton have been graded as ‘Outstanding’ during inspections from OFSTED. Located in North Somerset, minutes away from Long Ashton as well as serving areas such as Nailsea, Backwell, Failand, Yatton, Congresbury, Chew Valley, Dundry and more. There is also easy access from areas of South Bristol such as Southville and Bedminster!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 40 hours over 4.5 days. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Team working