Apprentice Educator Nursery School Charlwood

As an Apprentice Educator at The Nursery School Charlwood you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship duties will include:

• To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs)
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and The Company Directors

At The Nursery School Company we create an encouraging environment where you can thrive and accomplish things that you may have never thought possible.

We offer:

• Generous Holidays – from 31 days a year inclusive of bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• Discounted Childcare
• Uniform
• CPD fund
• Social events

Your training

• Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer
• They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency
• Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Where it leads

• Our commitment to our employees is to ensure you are fully supported in reaching your potential
• We continually invest in you and your development which is paramount to our success

About Nursery School Company LTD

Things to consider

Skills they're looking for

Entry requirements

• GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
• GCSE or equivalent English Language (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

• Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, RH11 0QA

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