Job description:
The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Owls Pre-School.
Little Owls has been providing childcare in the local community for over 30 years. We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and are governed by a Board of Trustees. We are based in Higher Compton and provide approximately 50 child spaces from 3 months to 5 years. We have a team of 8 qualified and experienced staff. We operate during the term time and endeavour to offer holiday clubs during the school holidays.
We are a bijou, friendly nursery with a close working team. We are a term time nursery, with some holiday club shifts. We are rated Good by Ofsted. Our 'Topic Area' is an area within the Pre-School Room that focuses on different interests that the children currently have, or celebrations that are happening within our community.
Your roles and responsibilities will include;
1. To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children aged between 3 months and 5 years
2. To help maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment
3. Food preparation
4. Supporting with nappy changing and toileting
5. Play
6. Learning
7. Reading
8. Be committed to the welfare and Safeguarding of the children.
9. Have and create fun!
Hours;
10. The setting is open from 07:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
11. The successful candidate will be required to work between 30-40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed.
Requirements;
12. You must be able to gain a clear DBS
13. Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
Benefits;
14. Bonus scheme – performance related
We provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment where children have fun, form friendships and learn through play and hands on activities, whilst gaining confidence and independence in readiness for school.