Early Years Educator Apprentice - Weston-Super-Mare

Little Adventures Nursery Weston-Super-Mare are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at Little Adventures Nursery Weston-Super-Mare.

Duties:

You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play To never be left unsupervised with the children To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required

About you:

You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay

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 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.

Employer Description:
Set a short walk away from Weston seafront, Little Adventures Nursery WSM boasts light, open rooms and a large open garden with beach and woodland school. Complete with a home from home feel, this setting is like no other.
In addition to the on site facilities, the nursery is in very close proximity to the beach and seafront, allowing rich and diverse outings for the children within a stone's throw of the nursery itself. The nursery even has its very own beach curriculum.

Working Hours :
40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).

Skills:
Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working