Warwick Road Day Nursery has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen apprentice to join their friendly and supportive team.
Do you love the idea of working with children?
Could you make a difference in the lives of the children in our setting?
Location: 161 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £6.40 per hour
Start Date: Immediately
Day-to-Day Duties
As an apprentice in a nursery setting, your daily tasks will be exciting and varied, all geared towards learning and growing in the field of early childhood education. Here’s what you can expect:
Playing and Caring for Children: You'll be right in the heart of childcare activities, playing with and caring for the little ones. From helping with snacks to ensuring they're safe and happy during playtime, you'll be hands-on every step of the way.
Learning from Experts: Get ready to soak up knowledge by observing experienced staff members. You’ll learn the ropes of effective childcare practices, from managing behaviors to facilitating learning through fun activities.
Helping with Educational Programs: Dive into educational programs designed to spark kids’ development. Whether it's storytelling or sensory play, you’ll be there to lend a hand and make learning engaging and enjoyable.
Keeping Things Clean and Safe: Safety first! You'll assist in keeping the nursery tidy, toys sanitized, and play areas organized to ensure a clean and safe environment for the children.
Keeping Track of Progress: Learn to keep records of children’s progress, jotting down observations and milestones. It’s a great way to see how each child is developing and to tailor your care to their needs.
Growing Your Skills: Take part in training sessions and workshops to boost your skills and knowledge in early childhood education. The more you learn, the better you can support the children in your care.
Working as a Team: Teamwork makes the dream work! Collaborate with other nursery staff members, share ideas, and communicate effectively to provide the best possible care for the children.
Connecting with Families: You'll have the chance to interact with parents and guardians, keeping them updated on their child’s progress and building positive relationships with families.
Following Policies: Stick to nursery policies and procedures, ensuring everyone's safety and well-being. Consistency and professionalism are key!
Reflecting and Growing: Take time to reflect on your experiences and seek feedback from supervisors. It’s all about learning and growing to become the best childcare professional you can be!
Every day as an apprentice in our nursery will be a rewarding journey filled with learning, laughter, and making a positive impact on young lives.
Desired personal skills:
Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children
Works well with other people
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set
Able to work using own initiative
Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form
Well organised
Able to use ICT – word processing, emails, internet
Aware of Safeguarding when working with young people
Basic knowledge of First Aid if possible
Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desired personal qualities:
Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Enthusiasm
Enjoy working with children
Reliable
Committed
High expectations
Sense of humour
Team player
Benefits Provided by Employer:
Opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines.
Future Prospect: Possibility of a substantive position on completion of apprenticeship.
Benefits Provided by Training Provider:
Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary
Access to TOTUM student discount
Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling
Training to be provided: Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role. Dependent on the learner's prior knowledge.
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period
Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required)
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