Early Years Educator Apprentice -toad Hall Nursery Chessington

About the role

🚀 Kickstart Your Childcare Journey: Modern Apprentice Opportunity! 🚀

Ready to dive into the amazing world of Early Years or take your passion to the next level with a Level 3 qualification? We're on the hunt for bright, enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our thriving Nursery Group! ✨ Get hands-on experience with our seasoned childcare pros, building the skills, confidence, and know-how for a stellar career in Early Years. Best part? You'll be earning while you learn in a super supportive and nurturing space. 🌱

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be a superstar team player, helping to plan, track, and refine awesome activities for little ones aged birth to around five years old. 🎨
• Take ownership of the care and education for children in your room, working within a key person system. 🔑
• Help keep our nursery environment vibrant and spot-on, from layout and resources to displays and ensuring everyone feels included. 🌈
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly nursery checks. ✅
• Your top priority: ensuring the safety and well-being of every child in your care, 24/7. 🛡️
• Work in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. 📚
• Support our amazing qualified staff with daily nursery routines. 🤝
• Learn the ropes of being a nursery nurse through practical, on-the-job training as part of our fantastic team. 🧠
• Master the art of delivering top-tier childcare to our wonderful children. ❤️
• Grasp the critical importance of keeping everyone safe and your vital role in it. 💯
• Always be mindful of supervision guidelines when working with children. 🧑‍🏫
• Develop a solid understanding of child development and why it's key to awesome care. 💡
• Contribute to and complete children's observations and records as needed. 📝

What's In It For You:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for extra support. 🎧
• A fantastic staff referral scheme. 💰
• An epic Annual Christmas Party! 🎄
• Our dedicated Health & Wellbeing programme. 🧘‍♀️
• Sick pay for when you need it. 🤒

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children.
• Be responsible for the care and education of children within a key person structure.
• Support in ensuring a stimulating and appropriate nursery environment.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children.