Early Years Educator Apprentice Playday Nursery Chiswick - Level 3

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice Educator at Playday Nursey Chiswick, you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship, duties will include:

To work within the ethos of our nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure With the guidance from senior and qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being and care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs) To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children, ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and, where appropriate, additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility To work flexible hours as requested by the manager Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the nursery manager and the company directors

Training:
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

 

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:
Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential We continually invest in you and your development, which is paramount to our success

Employer Description:

Playdays Day Nursery refers to a group of nursery schools located in Wimbledon and West London. They offer childcare services and are known for providing a nurturing and educational environment. They have experienced staff and a variety of programs to cater to the developmental needs of children from infancy to preschool age.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness