Nursery Apprentice - The Boulevard

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, responsible for a group of key children, planning and completing observations, and ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

What You Will Do
• Create exciting, engaging and nurturing learning environments
• Plan and lead play-based activities that inspire children to learn
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive setting for all children
• Be part of a positive, forward-thinking team who value creativity and high-quality care

What We Offer
We take great pride in supporting the wellbeing, growth and happiness of our team. When you join Bright Stars, you will benefit from:

• £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
• Medical Cover – contributions towards dental, optical and health costs, plus free same-day GP appointments and lifestyle assessment
• Free lunch on site.
• 60% Childcare Discount – helping working parents balance both career and family life
• MyGym / MyActive Discounts – up to 25% off gym memberships, sportswear and equipment
• Paycare Perks – discounts at over 300 high street retailers including Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Boots, H&M and New Look
• Recommend a Friend Bonus – earn up to £1,500 for every successful referral once you join us
• Training and Development – continuous professional development through sector-leading training opportunities
• 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays – supporting a positive work-life balance

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:

Position in the nursery once a qualified practitioner.

Employer Description:
The Boulevard nursery opened in 2018 and is a 55 placement nursery. The nursery is arranged on two floors. The ground floor has two large and light rooms with a full equipped kitchen and children’s toilets. The first floor has two large rooms and a smaller room that is used for extra activities, as well as toilets and changing facilities. There is also an outdoor terrace and garden. This nursery is linked directly to our Day School where children aged 3 and above transition to our PreSchool.

Working Hours :
Nursery open 7.30am - 6.30pm - different shift patterns available.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Friendly,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,time keeping,understanding