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Salarywe are looking to give a school leaver the opportunity to progress their career in childcare and join our team as an apprentice nursery practitioner.
Do you:
- Have a warm, smiley face that makes all children feel happy and welcomed?
- Laugh at jokes that you don't always understand?
- Able to be the best princess/prince you can be at request from a child?
- The ability to sing the best nursery rhymes upon request?
- Have the skill to rapidly count the heads of numerous little moving people?
- Want to progress a career in childcare in an Outstanding nursery?
- Want to learn about childcare whilst working hands on within the nursery?
If you answered yes to these questions, we have the position for you!
We are seeking a person who is passionate and committed to join our team.
Come and join us as our Apprentice and gain your qualification alongside earning a salary and experiencing the passion and knowledge of the people who already work with us.
Under guidance of
Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Practitioners
Benefits:
- Individual support for your continuous professional development.
- Opportunity for further qualifications
- In house training available with Noodle Now
- Bonus Scheme
- Company progression opportunities
- Free Uniform
Roles and Responsibilities
- To Safeguard children in line with the nursery’s Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy, the Childcare Act (2006) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
- To be a positive role model for children – demonstrating how to make good choices with regards to food, exercise, reading, making conversation, building relationships etc.
- Ensure that equal opportunities are given to all children and parents
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Maintain an attractive and welcoming environment
- Prepare and supervise activities suitable for children’s age ranges and stages of development under the guidance of qualified practitioners
- Read and implement all company policies and procedures
- Adhere to policies that are updated or altered within the time scale
- See your senior with any concerns
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained
- Attend regular staff meetings and where necessary planning meetings
- Undertake training as required
- Work as part of a team
- Follow all areas of the EYFS Statutory framework for the Early Years foundation stage (2017) and OFSTED requirements
- Follow correct nappy changing procedures
- Follow good personal hygiene routines
- Ensure children’s hygiene routines are followed
- Provide children with care, love and attention
- Ensure the room is clean and safe at all times, making sure to follow the cleaning rota
- Any other duties as required
You will gain an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Children and Young People’s workforce. It is expected that applicants will have a Grade C or above in Math’s and English at GCSE Level.
An enhanced disclosure is required and expenses will be met by the employer.
The successful applicant will be required to work up to 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 6:00pm, 8 hour days with a 1 hour break.
To apply please send your CV via e-mail
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Apprenticeship
All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references
We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £6.40 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School type:
- Day nursery
Work Location: In person
