25 Full time, Childcare jobs in Kidlington, Oxfordshire

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

• Provide high-quality care and early years education to children aged 0-5.
• Support children's development through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Work closely with the team to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure that children are safe and their well-being is always a priority.
• Promote and encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional development.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Support with daily routines, including meal times, nappy changes, and nap times.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Where you'll work BLENHEIM ROAD, HORSPATH, OXFORD, OX33 1RY Training An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED Your training course Early years educator Your training plan
• The program offers a blended approach, including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
• We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
• Candidates are not required to attend college. Instead, this will include off-the-job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
• These OTJH will be within working hours of employment - e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH. Less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
• You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor. This tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
• Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
  
  We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents., Desired qualifications
• GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills
• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
  
  Best Practice Network is one of the UK's leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals., At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children's early years are the most important years of their lives. We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs. We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel. We provide support and learning opportunities that are age appropriate for all children and their families.
https://www.horspathnursery.org.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.