Second Steps Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Assistant role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;
•Being part of a friendly team
•Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations.
•Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times.
•Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
•Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment.
•Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families
Durham Road Nursery & Out of School Club has been operating successfully since March 2005. We provide full day care for children aged from 6 weeks old to 12 years old and are open 52 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, excluding bank holidays.
Our benefits include;
Private Healthcare
Company Pension
Uniform
CPD- Noodle Now
28 Days Holiday (inc bank holidays)
Week off for Christmas
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Bright Stars will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Bright Star's dedicated training provider, Realise.
Qualifications required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.
Skills required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
Good time keeping
Calm under pressure
An attentive and compassionate nature
Prospects
Full time qualified position within company.
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator
Duration 15 months