Bentley Manor Childcare Centre are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification.
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;
•Being part of a friendly team
•Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations.
•Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times.
•Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
•Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment.
•Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families
Bentley Manor promotes a good learning environment that helps nurture and foster independence for a happy, healthy and secure child. Whatever the weather, children are able to enjoy a range of stimulating activities outdoors in our extensive and secure gardens. Carefully crafted to reflect the seven areas of learning and development from the Early Years Foundation Stage, we value our garden as an extended classroom. Every day is an adventure at Bentley Manor where children are free to learn in a safe, happy and fun environment.
Our benefits include;
Uniform allowance
Birthday day off
28 Days Holiday
Childcare discount
Refer a friend scheme
Healthcare scheme
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Bright Stars will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Bright Stars' dedicated training provider, Realise.
Qualifications required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.
Skills required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
Prospects
Opportunity for further training - L4 and up, Room Supervisor opportunities
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator
Duration 15 months