Summary
Toad Hall Nursery are looking for an apprentice eligible to complete their level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years. As an Apprentice you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner, supported by an award winning training provider. Sound like something that might interest you? Read more about the role below.
What you will do at work
Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare?
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years – all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Duties
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on-the-job), working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where require
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff referral scheme
- Annual Christmas Party!
- Health & well-being programme
- Sick pay
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
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
- Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to detail
- caring
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Maths and English
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Presentation skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics (4) – desired
- GCSE English Language (4) – desired
About this employer
Our nursery is conveniently located in the heart of Walton-on-Thames, just a short walk from the train station. Our bright and airy rooms lead to gardens designed specifically for each age group, featuring a nursery allotment, mud kitchen, and outdoor learning area – perfect for all weather conditions.
We’re proud to offer a dedicated Communication Room, where we lead both individual and small group sessions focused on developing each child’s speech, language, and social skills.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Things to consider
Toad Hall is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.