Summary
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for learning about early years? This nursery is looking for someone to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 0 months to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun and liaising closely with parents/carers. Apply now!
What you will do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience providing education, care and support both indoors and outside. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily care, supervision, and learning of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and educational development through play-based activities.
- Help to plan and prepare stimulating activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and learning.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
- Support with meal times, nappy changes, and toileting as appropriate.
- Observe, record, and reflect on children’s progress under the guidance of qualified staff.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and assessments as part of your apprenticeship programme.
- Uphold the nursery’s policies and values, ensuring all children are treated with respect, equality, and care.
Training
Training will be delivered in the nursery setting this includes monthly Tutor visits.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Childcare (Pass) – essential
About this employer
Forest Village Kindergarten in Morden offers caring, outdoor focused early years education and nursery childcare with a homely feel, ideal for families seeking a nurturing start.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to progress to a team Leader position.
Things to consider
DBS Service check is required.
Must want to work with children aged 0-5 years.