Early Years Educator Apprentice Longwood Day Nursery

This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development
• Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth
• Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children
• Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play
• Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps

We can offer you:

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Company events
• On-site parking

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 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.

After the apprenticeship

• Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop

Things to consider

Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.