Early Years Educator Apprentice

Little Rascals Nursery, part of the Bright Stars group, believe that every child they care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;

Being part of a friendly team Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations via Iconnect Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families Ensuring all children’s individual needs are met, including observing, planning and evaluating development activities To liaise professionally and courteously with parents, children, colleagues and visitors in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting to the correct person with the Nursery To interact effectively with all children To ensure the process for new children and children who are transitioning is followed appropriately To ensure the procedures for own key children transitioning are followed and all paperwork is up to date before the transfer takes place To assist in the setting up of the room in the morning, throughout the day and closing down the room in the evening To support the team with hygiene for children including nappies, toileting, face and hands wiping and changing a child’s clothes

Join the team and you can expect;

Lovely purpose-built nursery environment with high quality resources available Uniform provided Nursery is closed between Christmas and New Year Join a friendly team Supportive and caring Management team Good location within a new development Ongoing training and development opportunities Career progression, if desired

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Little Rascals Nursery 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 through Little Rascals Nursery's dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

Training Outcome:

As part of the Bright Stars group, there will be opportunities for career progression and further qualifications.

Employer Description:
Little Rascals Nursery is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, on Lonsdale Gardens. The Nursery is housed in a stunning Edwardian converted house, and is conveniently located for both local residents and commuters, being only a short walk from Tunbridge Wells train station. Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

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

Skills:
Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience