Early Years Apprentice - Forbury Gardens Day Nursery

Duties will include:

Assist with caring for children under the age of 5 Support children with activities and play Help with mealtimes and daily routines Learn about child development and safeguarding Support the team with daily nursery tasks Attend training and learning sessions Follow nursery policies and procedures Observe and learn from experienced staff

Training:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You could progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.

Employer Description:

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery is a privately run, high quality, professional childcare service, catering in the main for working parents in the Reading and surrounding areas. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years of age.

We are open Monday – Friday throughout the year (except public, bank holidays and between Christmas Day and New Year). We offer full time and part time places. Our opening hours are 8am – 6pm.

The nursery enjoys the benefits of being a large Nursery. We have a good reputation based on the care that we give to each individual child. Please email with any questions that you may have or call us on 01189 588116 to arrange a visit to the Nursery.

Our ethos is to create an environment where children are engaged, motivated, independent thinkers, who have a positive attitude to learning, supported by secure and respectful relationships. We only have one chance to get it right for our children and what we do now, stays with them for the rest of their lives.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday between 8am - 6pm, includes 1-hour unpaid lunch. 40-hours a week

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring