Level 3 Nursery Apprentice

Job Description
We are a small, family-owned nursery with up 42 children daily, committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of our children.
As our apprentice, you will work as part of a team to promote each child’s development, well-being, and individual learning journey. Salary from £17,974.00 - £22,467.00 dependant on age and experience.

Key Responsibilities
Childcare & Education
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Promote inclusive practice and adapt learning experiences to meet individual needs.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain a safe environment through risk assessments, supervision, and adherence to policies.
• Support children with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.

Partnership with Families

• Build positive, professional relationships with parents/carers.
• Share information about children’s progress, wellbeing, and daily experiences.
• Support the settling-in process, offering reassurance and continuity of care.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive team environment.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and reflective practice.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and CPD opportunities.

General Duties

• Follow all policies and procedures of the setting.
• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organisation within classrooms and shared spaces.
• Assist with mealtimes, sleep routines, and transitions throughout the day.
• Perform any additional duties as required by the Room Leader or Manager.

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:

Nursery Practitioner.

Employer Description:
Chartam House is a small, beautiful family nursery in the heart of Maidenhead. In our beautiful Victorian house, we offer the very best nursery care to 42 children each day, aged from 3 months to 5 years.

At Chartam House, we are committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of our children at our nursery in Maidenhead. Our small class sizes mean we are able to celebrate every child’s individuality to build confidence, creativity, and independence through their early years. Our children are at the forefront of absolutely everything we do, and we believe all children deserve the most wonderful childhood experiences.

At Chartam House Nursery, we help every child LEARN WELL. Our fun, educational and inspiring learning environment facilitates our unique curriculum, whilst developing the children’s curiosity to learn and play. Our Chartam House chef cooks our delicious meals from scratch using high quality and carefully chosen ingredients. We also strive for a non-toxic nursery environment for the health and well-being of all of our children, families and ourselves.

Working Hours :
4 days per week, 7.45am -6pm.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working