Childcare Apprentice

About the role

Early Years Educator Apprentice 🚀

Join our amazing team as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and kickstart your career in childcare! If you're passionate about helping little ones learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you. 🌟

What you'll be doing:

• Childcare & Supervision: Be a key part of keeping our children safe and happy, joining in with fun games and activities that help them learn and develop physically, emotionally, and socially. 🤗
• Learning & Development: Help plan and run awesome activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to boost communication, social skills, and problem-solving. We'll be supporting language, numbers, and motor skills all through play! 🎨
• Health & Hygiene: Assist with feeding, nappy changes, and toilet routines, and help us keep our space super clean and safe by following our hygiene rules. We’ll also be encouraging healthy eating and active play. 🍎🏃‍♀️
• Teamwork & Communication: Work alongside our brilliant nursery practitioners, teachers, and parents, sharing updates on children's progress and any ideas you have. You'll be a vital part of our nursery family! 🤝

What we're looking for:

• A genuine love for working with children and a drive to see them succeed. ❤️
• An eagerness to learn and complete your fully funded Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship. 📚
• Awesome communication and teamwork skills – you'll be interacting with kids, colleagues, and parents! 🗣️
• Patience, empathy, and a super positive attitude. 😊
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths are a bonus! 💯
• The ability to follow our policies and procedures, especially around safeguarding. 🛡️

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous experience in an early years setting.
• A basic understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Safeguarding training already completed.

What we offer you:

• Fully Funded Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Training! 🎓
• Real-world experience in a supportive and friendly environment. 🌱
• A paid apprenticeship with loads of chances to grow your career. 📈
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship from our experienced team. 💡

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the daily care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Engage children in age-appropriate play, activities, and learning experiences.
• Assist with health and hygiene tasks, including feeding, changing, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Work closely with nursery practitioners and parents, providing feedback on children’s progress.
• Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding.