Early Years Educator Apprentice Playday Nursery Chiswick - Level 3

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.

About the Employer

Playdays Day Nursery refers to a group of nursery schools located in Wimbledon and West London. They offer childcare services and are known for providing a nurturing and educational environment. They have experienced staff and a variety of programs to cater to the developmental needs of children from infancy to preschool age.

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 Educator at Playday Nursey Chiswick, 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 from senior and qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being and 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

• Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential
• We continually invest in you and your development, which is paramount to our success

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• 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 to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED