Childcare Apprenticeship - East Sussex

About the role

🚀 Kickstart Your Career in Early Years Education! 🍎

This is your chance to dive into a rewarding career in Early Years Education and earn while you learn with a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship! Join our awesome, experienced nursery squad who are all about giving young kids the best care and education possible. 🌟

To smash this Level 3 apprenticeship, you'll need to get a handle on:

✅ The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

✅ Your safeguarding duties and how to keep kids safe 🛡️

✅ Child development and what makes them tick 🧠

✅ A real passion for helping kids learn, grow, and feel great! 🌱

We'll help you level up your knowledge and build the practical skills and professional vibes to become a qualified Early Years Educator. Get ready to make a real difference! ✨

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you'll be:

• Helping to plan, prep, and run fun, age-appropriate activities that match each child's vibe and interests. 🎨⚽
• Teaming up with experienced pros to offer top-notch care, learning, and play opportunities. 🤝
• Supporting Key Persons in nurturing kids' learning, development, and overall happiness. 🤗
• Helping to create a super safe, stimulating, and inclusive space where *every* child can shine. 🌈
• Assisting with personal care routines like nappy changing and encouraging independence. 💪
• Lending a hand during mealtimes, promoting good social skills and healthy grub! 🍎
• Keeping hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards sky-high. ✨
• Always following safeguarding procedures and speaking up about any concerns ASAP. 🗣️
• Supporting children who are feeling unwell or need extra comfort. 💖
• Building awesome relationships with parents and carers, communicating clearly and supporting each child's unique journey. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Making sure our nursery is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible place for everyone, no matter their background, abilities, or needs. 🌍
• Working together with the whole team and bringing positive energy to the daily hustle. 💯
• Acting like a total pro, representing our nursery with pride and professionalism. 💯

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of age-appropriate learning activities.
• Work alongside experienced practitioners to provide high-quality care, learning and play opportunities for children.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• Support children's personal care routines, including nappy changing and promoting independence where appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times, reporting any concerns promptly to senior members of staff.