Nursery Apprentice

Showcasetraining; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Swindon is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to create a nurturing environment for children. This role involves providing care for children, including washing and feeding, and planning activities as a key worker. The position offers 40 hours a week with a salary starting at £7.55 per hour, increasing to minimum wage after 12 months. The apprenticeship includes early years educator training. Candidates must be able to travel daily to the nursery.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Willingness to learn and complete required apprenticeship tasks.
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and stimulating environment for children.
• Provide care including washing, changing, and feeding.
• Act as key worker and plan for individual children.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Basic understanding of child development

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Swindon is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

As an apprentice your duties would include:

• Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
• Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
• Completing all Apprenticeship work as set by Showcase Training Assessor
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

This role is 40 hours per week Monday – Friday. Candidates will be on a wage of £7.55 per hour, increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months of employment.

Training to be provided by Showcase Training:

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (18 months)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt)

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. Should you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042.