Summary
Are you looking for training in childcare? A friendly nursery in Swindon, Wiltshire is looking for Level 3 Early Years Apprentices to join their team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
What you will do at work
- Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
- Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
- Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
- Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
- Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Training
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills: English, maths at Level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
- Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or C and above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4 or C and above) – desired
About this employer
The Meadows nursery is based in Stratton, Swindon, at Kingsdown Sports Centre and has been established since 2014.
Over the years we have built a home from home environment to enable the children to feel comfortable and safe to explore and learn through play.
After this apprenticeship
- Once completed you may be offered a full-time position and further training
Things to consider
Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.