Early Years Educator Apprentice Longwood Day Nursery

About the role

🌟 Nursery Practitioner (Apprenticeship Opportunity!) 🌟

Ready to kickstart your career with little ones? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our nursery team! You'll be a key player in our daily operations, making sure our nursery is a super safe and caring space for every child. 🧸 Working alongside our awesome lead educators, you'll help nurture and boost the development and happiness of all the kids in our care. If you've got a genuine love for working with young children, this is the role for you!

We're fully committed to your growth and will support you in completing a Childcare Apprenticeship while you gain invaluable hands-on experience with us. 📚

What You'll Be Doing:

• Keeping a watchful eye and joining in the fun during playtime, making sure everyone is safe and happy. 😊
• Chatting with the kids, encouraging their social skills and helping them understand their feelings. 🗣️
• Being the go-to for parents, sharing updates on their child's amazing progress during daily chats and at parents' evenings. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Helping the children with their daily routines – mealtimes, nap times, and personal hygiene. 🍎
• Keeping our nursery spick and span and making sure all our equipment is safe and ready for action. ✨
• Teaming up with your colleagues to create a positive vibe that's all about learning and growing together. 🌱
• Guiding behaviour in line with our nursery's policies, fostering kind and positive interactions between the children. 👍
• Capturing those brilliant learning moments through observations to build each child's unique learning journey and support their next big steps. 📝

What We Offer You:

• Extra time off! 🏖️
• Discounted or free delicious food. 🍕
• Fun company events to connect and celebrate. 🎉
• Convenient on-site parking. 🚗

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development
• Communicate with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene
• Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use