Early Years Educator Apprentice -walton-on-thames

About the role

🚀 Kickstart your Early Years career or level up with a Level 3 Childcare qualification! 🎓 We're hunting for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our expanding Nursery Group. Get ready to dive into hands-on experience with our seasoned childcare pros, building the skills, confidence, and knowledge you'll need for a thriving Early Years journey. 🌟 The best part? You'll be earning while you learn in a super supportive and nurturing vibe. 🌱

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to plan, track, and evaluate engaging activities for children aged 0-5 years. 🧸
• Take ownership of the care and education for children within your designated room, operating within a key person framework. 🔑
• Help keep our learning environment exciting and suitable, focusing on layout, resources, displays, and ensuring equal opportunities for all. ✨
• Assist with essential daily, weekly, and monthly checks across the nursery. ✅
• Prioritize the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care – this is non-negotiable! 🛡️
• Work in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. 📚
• Support qualified staff with daily nursery routines. 🏃‍♀️
• Learn the ropes of being a nursery nurse through practical, on-the-job training as a valued team member. 🤝
• Develop the skills to provide top-notch childcare. 💯
• Grasp the vital importance of keeping everyone safe and your role in it. 🚦
• Understand that you will never be left unsupervised with the children. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
• Gain a solid understanding of child development and its significance in providing excellent care. 🧠
• Contribute to and complete children's observations and records as needed. 📝

Perks you'll snag:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for when you need a little extra support. 🤗
• Our awesome staff referral scheme. 🎁
• The legendary Annual Christmas Party! 🎅
• A dedicated Health & Well-being programme. 💚
• Sick pay for peace of mind. ☔

Key responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and evaluate activities for children from birth to five years of age.
• Provide care and education for children within a key person structure.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.
• Support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly checks around the nursery.