Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 26 November at 11:59pm)
If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare, an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful Early Years educator.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours a day (Shifts to be confirmed). 40 hours a week.
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Work
Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Torquay. Our nursery is a lovely purpose-built, outstanding childcare setting located on the grounds of St Margaret’s Academy. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.
You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local training provider (South Devon College) who will come to the setting to meet and assess your progress.
Duties include:
* Support children's learning and development.
* Develop secure and supportive relationships with children and families as the key person for children in their care.
* Provide respectful and responsive physical and emotional care to children, promoting health and wellbeing.
You do not need any previous experience to apply to work as an apprentice, the only requirements are:
* Candidates must be able to display a level of maturity.
* Not in full-time education/any other funded training.
* EU resident for past 3 years.
Where you’ll work
Barewell Road, TQ1 4PA
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
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3), equal to A level.
Your training plan
* You will be trained both in the workplace and whilst attending your one day per week off-the-job college day at South Devon College.
Training will include:
* Paediatric first aid
* Food Hygiene
* Prevent
* FGM
* Allergens
* (Plus more)
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.
About this company
Our objective is to be a bridge between the home and school by providing the highest standards of childcare and education for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children from three months until they start Reception Class. We aim to provide a friendly, clean, comfortable and safe environment, which the children will find stimulating and challenging. At Mama Bear's enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning. Staff are sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of each child.
To meet these needs we are committed to delivering a service of the highest standards that will develop and improve each child’s quality of life, respecting each child as an individual, ensuring that our service is in accordance with the latest standards for care and education, ensuring that our staff are selected, trained and supervised to meet the needs of the children in their care, managing our services efficiently and effectively, and valuing partnerships with parents/guardians/carers.
At the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may apply for a permanent position within the company in the normal way – employment is not guaranteed at the end of the course.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
Jess Foweraker
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286977.
Apply now
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