Early Years Educator Apprentice - Wickford Station Avenue

About the role

Join the Wickford Station Avenue crew as an Early Years Apprentice! 🚀 Ready for a real-deal nursery experience? We're looking for you! Get hands-on training and dive into the day-to-day of making little minds bloom. You'll have a dedicated buddy to show you the ropes and guide you towards becoming a key person. Your journey will involve awesome training days with our provider and plenty of time rocking it at the nursery. 🌟

Here's what you'll be crushing:

• Support the Squad: Help your team deliver top-notch care, education, and keep the nursery running smoothly. Build awesome connections with your colleagues and parents. 🤝
• Spark Creativity: Bring your ideas to the table for planning engaging activities that boost kids' learning and development. 💡
• Communicate Clearly: Chat with nursery staff about each child's unique needs and how to support them best. 🗣️
• Safe & Sound: Keep our nursery a super safe, clean, and healthy spot for everyone. ✅
• Follow the Rules: Stick to all our nursery policies and procedures. 📜
• Safety First: Always meet health and safety standards. 🧯
• Inclusion Champion: Work with your buddy to promote inclusive practices, making sure every child feels valued. ❤️
• Observe & Plan: Watch, assess, and create exciting, stimulating, and challenging activities tailored to each child's learning style, development, and abilities. ✍️

Perks You'll Love:

• Vacay Time: Starting at 24 days annual leave, plus a paid birthday off and bank holidays! 🏖️
• Get Paid Fairly: Annual pay reviews to keep your salary competitive. 💰
• Good Vibes: Team fun days and awards to celebrate our amazing staff. 🎉
• Fuel Up: Lunch provided. 🍎
• Look Sharp: Uniform included. 👕
• Grow With Us: Career progression plans for everyone. 📈
• Support System: 24/7 confidential employee helpline with access to counselling. 📞

*T&Cs apply, perks are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to successful completion of probation.*

Key responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures and meet health and safety requirements.
• Observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities for children.