Summary
Buttercup Barn Day Nursery is looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Early Years Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in childcare, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and support young children to learn, play, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
What you will do at work
As an apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your duties may include:
- Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
- Play alongside and with children to support their play
- Contribute to children’s records through observation
- Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
- Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
- Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times
- Working alongside outside agencies in supporting the children
Qualities:
- Friendly and approachable
- Patient and caring
- The ability to interact positively with children and adults
- Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Motivated
- Good time keeping
This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.
Training
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- On the job training
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4-9) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4-9) – desired
About this employer
Buttercup Barn Day Nursery is situated in beautiful farmland grounds, we offer a holistic approach to learning where adventure, curiosity and creativity is fostered through a love of learning. The nursery is situated on a Duchy farm in Newton St Loe, just outside of Bath. The setting is surrounded by private beautiful countryside, woodland, and streams-all of which the children explore regularly during walks, woodland activities, and forest schools.
We nurture and support our children to become self-assured, caring, and curious learners. Every child has enormous potential and the importance of the early years in a child's development cannot be over-emphasised. Buttercup Barn offers a rich enabling environment with experienced, caring, and responsive practitioners.
After this apprenticeship
Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.
Things to consider
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