Nursery Apprentice

About the role

Join our team as a Nursery Apprentice and kickstart your career in childcare! 🚀 You'll be diving headfirst into providing exceptional care and fun educational activities for little ones aged 0-5. 🧸

What you'll be doing:

• Working alongside our amazing management and educator team. 🤝
• Helping deliver our curriculum and upholding our high standards. ✨
• Working towards your early years qualification, with full support from us and our training provider. 📚
• Learning and growing with the guidance of your colleagues. 🌱
• Looking after the daily needs of the children – think feeding 🍎, nappy changes, and potty training!
• Being a superstar team player to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. 🌟
• Planning and delivering awesome, age-appropriate play activities that cater to each child's unique needs. 🎨
• Keeping our children safe and happy – safeguarding is our top priority! ❤️
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's learning and development. 📝
• Creating a super supportive and engaging environment for every child. 🌈
• Building fantastic relationships with parents and carers. 👋
• Following all our policies and procedures to keep things running smoothly. ✅
• Attending team meetings and training sessions to boost your skills. 💯
• Helping to maintain the highest standards of health, safety, hygiene, and cleanliness. 🧼

What you'll need:

• A passion for working with young children. 🥰
• To pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✔️
• A driving licence and access to a car would be a bonus! 🚗 (Our location is a bit remote).

This apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or training organisation, with dedicated time for off-the-job learning as per the Occupational Standard. Get ready for an exciting journey! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Provide a high level of professional care and educational enrichment to all children.
• Look after the daily needs of children (0-5 years old), including feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• Plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting's staff and training provider.

Skills