Childcare Apprenticeship

Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. Teaching within the EYFS requirements Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene. Communicating with other team members and parents. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting. 

Training:

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator 

Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration. Working in a nursery setting full-time, min 30hrs a week. Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks. Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Training Schedule will be communicated once Candidate is successful. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful. This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector. Training will take place in the workplace. You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Training Outcome:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

Room Leader positions Possible management training Springboard into primary education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in current nursery setting

Employer Description:
Welcome to Walton House Day Nursery We cater for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a caring and stimulating, home-from-home environment where your child can grow as an individual. Our priority is to ensure that you and your child are happy, and will work with your requests as best we can. We enjoy working in close partnership with parents keeping them well informed about the nursery and their child's progress. The safety of each child is of paramount importance to us, which is why we control who is coming in and out of the nursery at all times. All staff have been DBS checked and are either qualified or working towards their qualifications in childcare. We are committed to getting the best out of all our children, by responding to their individual needs and building their self confidence. We recognise that nursery school is a big step for your child, so we arrange settling in sessions to help you and your child to become familiar with both the staff and nursery surroundings.

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 plus hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness