Apprentice Early Years Educator Rainbows Nursery Hayes Road

As an Apprentice Educator at Rainbows Nursery Hayes Road you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship, duties will include;
• To work within the ethos of our nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs)
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets, ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children, ensuring their emotional well-being, to promote their confidence and self-esteem
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate, additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager
At Rainbows Nursery, Hayes Road we create an encouraging environment where you can thrive and accomplish things that you may have never thought possible.

We offer;
Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 4% of salary Locations with excellent access to public transport Dedicated support 8 hours off the job hours, additional professional development and further training Weekly 6 hours off-the-job training Staff training days with site closure. Accrued holiday hours And more!

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:

Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential. We continually invest in you and your development, which is paramount to our success.

Employer Description:
Hayes Road was established in 2003, as Rainbow’s first nursery. It has a capacity of 42, consisting of three rooms and a large outdoor learning environment. Hayes Road has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, last inspected October 2023.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Friendly,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,understanding