Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You’ll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
What you will do at work
- Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the crèche environment is inclusive and appropriate for children’s needs and cultural backgrounds
- Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children’s needs and progress with parents and carers
- Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
- Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
- Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
- Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
- Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children’s needs
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting
Training
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
- Candidates are not required to attend college
- One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
The Little Sweethearts Montessori is an good-rated day nursery located in Camberley, Surrey. The nursery is registered for 28 places. Care is available for children aged 12 months to 4 years.
After this apprenticeship
You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.