Childcare/Nursery apprenticeship

Our favourite type of people are happy, outgoing, friendly, funny and imaginative. We need someone who thinks nothing of collecting milk top lids and lollipop sticks ready for the perfect construction project. Has the best snake voice when reading The Gruffalo to a group of mesmerised children.

The ideal person will also have a secret talent in doing all the actions to ‘Grand Old Duke of York’ whilst moving the outdoor play equipment. The successful candidate will also know a great play-dough recipe to help celebrate each one of the seasons.

In return, we have lots of small people who want to share their magical journeys of discovery with you. You will become someone’s new best friend overnight, and your life will be filled with sunshine and giggles.

I won't deny it – we are looking for exceptional people.

Main Tasks include:

• Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
• Use play to support children in understanding and encourage healthy life choices
• Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children are promoted and safeguarded and report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
• Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
• Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
• Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children's outcomes and well-being, including those with disabilities and additional needs
• Contribute to the planning and organising activities and children's individual experiences which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
• Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
• Support the well-being of all children, including those with additional needs and disabilities

Training

• Level 2 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification 
• Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed
• Details will be made available at a later date

After the apprenticeship

• Progression onto further apprenticeship training or a full-time position upon completion of the initial apprenticeship

Things to consider

• You will join a community that cares about each other and our environment
• We will look after you and your professional development, bonuses for 100% attendance, discounted childcare fees, fantastic training opportunities and great career progression (our nursery managers aren’t appointed, they are nurtured and grown
• Please note that the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard is also available for any applicants with previous experience and a Level 2 qualification