Introduction

Peartree Kindergarten is looking for caring Early Years Apprentices to join their friendly team. You’ll support children’s learning and development through play, whilst gaining valuable experience and working towards your Early Years qualification.

About the Employer

The Peartree Kindergarten is the new name for Maidenhall Neighbourhood Nursery. We are a children's nursery based in Ipswich offering quality childcare for 0-11 years including the provision of the 30 hour funded scheme for 3-5 year olds. The nursery has been open since 2004 and it is currently registered as 'Good' with Ofsted.

What You'll Do

Contribute to providing outstanding care and a stimulating environment for all children who attend Peartree Kindergarten
To begin to support the personal care needs of children whilst encouraging their independence (help with toileting, nappy changes and feeding where needed)
Supporting the room leader or other team members with observations as and when required
Be a team player and build up good relationships with other members of staff employed by Peartree Kindergarten
Provide equal opportunities for all children and their families attending Peartree Kindergarten
Begin to understand and implement all the policies and procedures as outlined by Peartree Kindergarten
To participate in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Be kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic to all children and their families
Attend staff meetings, training sessions or nursery events as and when it is required of you
To ensure that you always safeguard children and report any concerns that you may have to the appropriate person. The safety of all children is paramount
Always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
Be proactive and always use your initiative
To work towards and complete a Level 3 apprenticeship in Early years
Have fun, be humorous and enjoy working with children and their families

Training Outcome

There may be an opportunity to become a permanent member of the team, following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - 4
Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Desired - Level 2 Early Years - Early Years - Level 2

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Work days: Monday - Friday. Working: 38-40 hours per week. Nursery opening hours: 7.30am - 6.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

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