Nursery Apprentice SAWSTON CHILDCARE LIMITED

Location

Sawston, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining and developing the safe, educational learning through play environment
• Assist trained staff in planning and recording the activities offered to each child
• Be aware of health and safety issues
• Prepared to take on any relevant duties determined by the employer from time to time
• Attend whole staff meetings where necessary and assist with events outside nursery as and when required
• Be prepared to train in pediatric first aid, safeguarding children and basic food hygiene
• You must be kind, gentle and be prepared to get down to a child's level and let them immerse you in their play

We need an inspiring individual who can use their initiative, understand individual child's needs and tune into their imagination.
Are you creative, proactive, and like to have fun whilst teaching children through play opportunities.  

Be prepared to be questioned by the children in the nursery such as, what do you eat for lunch, where are you going, who is your friend, and do you live in the nursery?

The training you will be getting

• You will achieve an Early Years Practitioner level 2 standard Apprenticeship via a work mentor and weekly college day release
• English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

You will be able to apply for any vacancies at Sawston Nursery at the end of your apprenticeship. Alternatively, you will have a qualification to further develop your career within a childcare setting.

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Salary

£10.98k per annum