Early Years Educator Apprentice -toad Hall Nursery Hitchin

About the role

Ready to kickstart your career in Early Years or level up with a Level 3 Childcare qualification? 🌟 We're on the hunt for awesome, energetic Modern Apprentices to join our awesome Nursery Group! Get hands-on experience with our seasoned childcare pros, building the skills, confidence, and know-how for a fire Early Years career. 🔥 Plus, you'll earn as you learn in a super supportive and caring vibe. 💖

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be a team player, planning, checking, and improving activities for little ones from birth to around five years old. 🧸
• Care for and educate the children in your room, acting as a key person. 🧑‍🏫
• Help make sure the environment is exciting and suitable, from how it's set up to displays and making sure everyone gets a fair shot. 🌈
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly checks around the nursery. ✅
• Always keep the safety and well-being of the children in your room top priority. 🛡️
• Work by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. 📚
• Support qualified staff with daily nursery routines. 🏃‍♀️
• Learn the ropes of being a nursery nurse on the job, working practically with the team. 🤝
• Learn how to provide top-notch childcare. ✨
• Get why keeping everyone safe is a big deal and your role in it. 💯
• Never be left unsupervised with the children. 👀
• Get a solid grip on child development and why it matters for caring for kids. 🧠
• Contribute to and complete children’s observations and records when needed. ✍️

Perks:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 🆘
• Staff referral scheme 💰
• Annual Christmas Party! 🎄🎉
• Health & wellbeing programme 🧘‍♀️
• Sick pay 🤒

Key responsibilities

• Provide care and education for children within a key person structure.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate activities for children.
• Support in ensuring a stimulating and appropriate learning environment.
• Assist with daily nursery operations and support qualified staff with routines.