Early Years Apprentice

Oak Tree Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery.

You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to:

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Family First 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 Family First’s dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:
You will be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us

Employer Description:
At Oak Tree Day Nursery in Finchampstead, Wokingham we inspire children to be investigative and curious of the world around them through small-world play. Our nursery features a bespoke growing area and greenhouse for children to experience and gain a love and appreciation for the natural world. Growing fruits, vegetables, and different plants to use in cooking or even make their own natural inks.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience