Early Years Educator Apprentice Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted

About the role

Ready to kickstart your career in Early Years? ✨ Or perhaps you're looking to level up with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare? We're on the hunt for passionate and energetic Modern Apprentices to join our thriving Nursery Group! 🚀 Get real-world experience side-by-side with our seasoned childcare pros, building the skills, confidence, and knowledge you need to smash it in Early Years – all while earning and learning in a super supportive setting. 🤗

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be a team player, helping to plan, track, and assess activities for little ones aged 0-5. 🎨
• Take ownership of the care and education of children within a key person system. 🔑
• Help keep our environment buzzing and suitable for all, from the layout and resources to displays and ensuring equal opportunities. 🌟
• Pitch in with daily, weekly, and monthly nursery checks. ✅
• Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the children in your care is a non-negotiable. 🛡️
• Work in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. 📚
• Support our qualified staff with everyday nursery routines. 🗓️
• Learn the ropes of being a nursery nurse on the job, actively contributing as part of the team. 👩‍🏫
• Master the art of providing top-notch childcare. 💖
• Grasp the importance of keeping everyone safe and your vital role in that. 💯
• Always be supervised when working with children. 🤝
• Develop a solid understanding of child development and why it's key to great care. 🧠
• Contribute to and complete children's observations and records as needed. ✍️

Perks You Get:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 🤝
• Staff referral scheme 💸
• Annual Christmas Party! 🎄🎉
• Health & wellbeing programme 💪
• Sick pay 🤒

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 all children at all times.
• Support qualified staff with daily nursery routines and learn nursery nurse skills.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly checks around the nursery and complete children’s observations and records.