Toad Hall Nursery are looking for an apprentice eligible to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years. As an apprentice, you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner, supported by an award-winning training provider.
About the Employer
We provide spacious, bright rooms tailored to each age group, with dedicated garden spaces for outdoor learning and play. Our nursery also features a separate sensory room and a studio room designed for creative activities.
With a team of long-standing, dedicated staff, our Manager, Kerry, brings extensive expertise in SEND, ensuring inclusive support for all children.
We offer a range of extra‑curricular activities, including music and movement, Spanish, and sports, fostering creativity, language development, and physical well‑being.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic modern apprentices to join our growing nursery group. You will gain hands‑on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years, all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Duties
- Work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age.
- Be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure.
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities.
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery.
- Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times.
- Work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.
- Support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery.
- Learn the skills of a nursery nurse (on the job), working practically as part of the team.
- Learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play.
- Never be left unsupervised with the children.
- Gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children.
- Contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff referral scheme
- Annual Christmas Party
- Health & well‑being programme
- Sick pay
Training Outcome
On completion of your level3 apprenticeship (12‑15months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full‑time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Skills Required
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Caring
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Maths and English
- Non‑judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Presentation skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Desired – GCSE English Language – 4
- Desired – GCSE Mathematics – 4
Course Information
Course: Early years educator (level3), Level:3, Route: Education and early years, Apprenticeship Level: Advanced.
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: 40 hours a week – Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).
- Expected Duration: 1Year2Months.
- Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED.
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