Early Years Apprentice

The Nursery School is a small setting located in Charlton Kings. We are looking for a passionate Early Years Apprentice to join our small and dedicated team. You’ll be working within the team to create a safe, inspiring and inclusive environment where children can learn and grow. You will play a key part in the early years of a child’s life, shaping their early learning experiences whilst building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

What you’ll do:

Provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending The Nursery School. To adhere to the EYFS Framework and deliver The Nursery School Educational Programme with high levels of enthusiasm, loyalty and motivation. To respond to each child’s needs for individual care and attention. To act as a Key Person to a group of children. Ensure your key children’s needs are reflected in the planning of activities. Work in partnership with parents. Work as part of a team, maintaining good communication and working relationships with colleagues. To work within the setting’s policies and procedures. To promote positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict in line with our positive behaviour policy. To be aware of children’s special educational needs and disabilities. Any other duties that may be expected within the nursery environment.

Training:

Cirencester College 

Whilst the majority of training will take place at the employers' premises, there will be occasional attendance required at Cirencester College.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent Level 3 role at the setting.

Once more experience is gained, there will be opportunity to progress within the company to higher roles for example a room leader or deputy manager.

Employer Description:

We are a small, private family-run nursery with a small team of employees. Staff wellbeing is an important factor for us an employers and we take care over our staff’s mental wellbeing.

Working Hours :
You will be contracted to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year during the apprenticeship. There is also the opportunity to work additional hours during our holiday club which runs for an additional 11 weeks during school holidays.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience