Childcare Apprenticeship - Winchcombe

As a Mini VIP, your child is treated like one of the family. Our nursery and daycare is a family run business and that family ethos is at the heart of everything we do.

We have 3 rooms for our Caterpillars 0-24 months, Grasshopper 1-2 years Busy Bees 2-3 years, and a new separate Preschool setting 3yrs to starting school.

We also have a holiday club and wrap around care including breakfast and after school club 4-12 years.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes To liaise with mentor and manager and be responsible to Mentor/Nursery Manager/Room Lead  To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children To provide adult-led interactions with children in the nursery To be aware of and abide by the nurseries safeguarding children and child protection policy and confidentiality policy, and all other policies the manager deems appropriate Support all staff and engage in a good staff team Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time-to-time  Carry out duties at all times in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy Look upon the nursery as a "whole" to consider where your skills can be best utilised. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Respect the confidentiality of all information received Ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times Be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures

Training:

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a family centred setting where we strive for children to feel loved, safe and secure. We have high expectations for every child to reach their full potential during their time with us. We’re independent and well-established, boasting a wealth of experience in all ages’ childcare, from new-borns through to 12-year-olds. Our professional and qualified team take a friendly and fun approach to life and learning, providing stimulating, creative and educational activities for your little ones. Based in the beautiful Cotswold town of Winchcombe, we’re ideally placed for working parents who commute between Evesham, Broadway and the North Cotswolds, to the Cheltenham area, or M5. We’re also perfect nursery and childcare providers for parents who live and/or work from home locally.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Shifts Range Between: 7.30am- 6.00pm

Skills:
Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Teamworking,Communication Skills