An excellent opportunity has arisen for 2 x apprentices to join Little Treasures Nursery. We are looking for apprentices to join our nursery to support the children with their care and education. Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop.
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
· To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting
· To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc. Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children
· To work towards gaining a standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification held
· Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures
· To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
· To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending
· With support and guidance of qualified staff create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning
· With support and guidance of qualified room staff ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders
· To liaise and engage with parents who access the Nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings Key Person role
· To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions
· To take an active role in the day-to-day planning, observations and assessments of children within the environment, tailoring to each individual needs and interests in line with the EYFS, with support from qualified staff
· To record information regarding children’s development and day accurately in line with policies and procedures i.e completing nappy / sleep charts, medication forms, daily diaries ect.
· To maintain professional partnerships with outside agencies to ensure the welfare of individual children is met
· To commit to qualification course, following and implementing requirements set out under apprentice course and contract
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation

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