Early Years Educator Apprentice Nutfield Day Nursery

Introduction

Do you want a career working with children? We are recruiting for a Childcare Apprentice who can support our vision and create a truly outstanding early years experience for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging curiosity in our children’s development.

About the Employer

Nutfield Day Nursery (NDN) was established in 1994. Previously an Old Rectory, the Victorian building is now a children’s day care nursery, with up to fifty-six children each day enjoying the entire ground floor of the premises. Nutfield Day Nursery became a Forest School in 2009, uniquely we have six Forest School Leaders who take our outdoor learning ethos and their careers seriously. Possibilities for children outside are bountiful in our five gardens, outdoor classrooms and field. Safeguarding is at the forefront of our roles for every child. We are constantly mindful of our responsibility to the parents, staff and all visitors that come to our nursery and enter our small community. 

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

As an Apprentice Educator at  Nutfield Day Nursery you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship duties will include:

• To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs)
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager
  Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and The Company Directors

Training Outcome

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts between 8am - 6pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED