Early years Educator Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
We are looking for a Nursery apprentice to assist with other practitioners to help progress children’s physical, social, emotional and development needs.
This includes:
Providing care such as washing, changing and feeding and helping at mealtimes.We all ensure that our nurseries are safe, warm enabling environments for the children, their families and our staff. This includes following Health and Safety procedures and responding to accidents and emergencies.
We work as a team to focus on activities that encourage play and sensory stimulation.
We work together with our families to increase their involvement in their child’s development.
Training sessions and courses are provided to enable staff to achieve their learning goals. We want everyone on the team to attend regular staff meetings and share ideas.
We all need to follow the nurseries policies and procedures including confidentiality and safeguarding.Benefits
Birthday offBright HR app and discounts
Childcare
Employee benefit scheme
Free parking
Team get togethers
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne Day Nursery 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 BehavioursLevel 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 Ashbourne Day Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.
Qualifications required
A level 2 qualification in early years - desirable, or willingness to attend a 6 week accelerated programme.A level 2 or equivalent in maths and English - preferable
Skills required
Good communication with children, their families, other team members, able to adapt your communication style to suit the needs of all children.Patience and Understanding as you guide the children from 3 months to school age on a daily basis.
Caring and nurturing and have a passion for childcare.
Teamwork and working well under pressure and using own initiative.
Organisation skills.
Responsible- able to follow policies and procedures of the setting.
Health and Safety, making sure you are aware of any issues before and after they arise and be able to deal with them.
ProspectsTo gain a qualification in childcare whist working in a suitable environment with the support from other practitioners.
Room leader and senior management roles could be available in the future.
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educatorDuration 15 months