Summary
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?
WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Southbourne (PO10).
What you will do at work
- To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
- To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
- To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
- To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
- To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
- To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
- To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
- To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
- Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
- To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
- To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
- To attend regular team meetings
- To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
- To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
- To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager
Training
Training will be conducted at the nursery setting alongside employment by WMC Training. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 (Pass) – essential
- Early Years Educator – Level 3 Early Years Educator – Level 3 (Pass) – desired
About this employer
Green Roots is a nursery and pre-school, providing a holistic approach to childcare that involves the entire family. Through stimulating, sensory activities and outdoor play, we equip children with strong roots so that they have the confidence to succeed as they grow and develop.
We have a warm, experienced and caring team of childcare practitioners who support each child’s individual needs, learning and development. Our team receives ongoing training and development to help ensure every child receives the best possible care.
After this apprenticeship
This employer is a keen investor in its staff. They seek to develop any hire through enrolment in professional qualifications with the long-term plan to grow and have the business leaders of the future established within their ranks.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.