Summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 2 NVQ in Early Years Education. Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality childcare across the South-West, operating nurseries and play clubs.
What you will do at work
- Assist in providing a safe environment for children
- Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
- Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes)
- Taking children on trips out and assist in picking up from school
- Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Training
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English Language
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Qualifications
- GCSE GCSE English (C) – desired
- GCSE GCSE Maths (C) – desired
- DBS Must be able to obtain a clear DBS (-) – essential
About this employer
Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality childcare across the South-West, operating nurseries and play clubs across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon. Tops Bournemouth Nursery is a 131 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Bournemouth Royal Hospital, Bournemouth. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to gain permanent employment at the setting
- Potential to progress onto achieving a Level 3 Early Years Educator Childcare Apprenticeship