Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 – Sunbeams Day Nursery, Weymouth
Sunbeams Day Nursery, Weymouth, are seeking a reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their setting as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to progress in their childcare career.
Sunbeams have a large free flow accessible garden which allows the children to choose to come inside or go outside as they wish. The outdoor area is surrounded by fields, overlooking the coast down to Portland Bill. Under our watchful eyes, the children are free to explore the garden, play with the swings, in the sandpit and Wendy-houses, and ride bicycles and scooters.
At one end of the garden, we have a small fenced-off farm area with chickens, bunnies, guinea pigs, quails, and a pond filled with fish. The children help the staff daily to collect the eggs and feed the animals. The children use the eggs for our cooking activities and enjoy learning about how to care for them. We have had our chickens since they were tiny hatchlings and our bunnies since they were newly born, allowing the children to be a huge part of the growing process. We also have a vegetable patch and a greenhouse tunnel for the children to plant a wide variety of vegetables.
The baby room is a fun-loving environment, with free flow access to a small, baby-safe garden. The babies can play with a variety of different toys to help build their sensory and physical development. At the nursery, we provide a safe environment where they can learn to crawl, walk, talk, and interact with lots of other children of their age.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
* Key worker for babies
* Undertaking all the needs of the children; changing, feeding, and interacting – play, educating, working towards the next steps of the child’s care, monitoring progress, food preparation, and general housekeeping duties
Requirements:
* You will need to hold a minimum of Level 2 Childcare qualification or otherwise, experience of at least 6 months to a year in a nursery setting
* You must be able to gain a clear DBS
* Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
* Must have a Paediatric first aid certificate
Hours:
* Sunbeams are open between 07:00 – 18:00 and run all year round
* The candidate would need to work a minimum of 30 hours per week with shift patterns to be discussed
Qualities Required:
* Be reliable
* Be committed to the role
* Someone who can step into the role with experience in working with babies
* Must be a good team player and able to communicate with staff, parents, and outside agencies
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