Childcare Apprentice Holly House Day Nursery

Location

Walkden, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

As a Nursery we can offer the successful apprentice:

• Working in an environment with children who are curious and love learning
• An opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals
• A commitment to unlocking your potential and the opportunity to flourish

Responsibilities:

• Care for children ages 0-5
• Assist with mealtimes
• Sing songs, read stories, supervise activities
• Attend staff meetings
• Liaise with parents and carers
• Encourage the children’s social, emotional and physical development
• Assist with personal care such as nappies/change of clothing
• Follow all guidance including covid restrictions
• Make and record observations

Desired skills/qualities:

• Full and clear background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Some experience of children aged 5 months to 5 years
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Enthusiastic and hardworking
• Have and sustain a good level of attendance
• Good understanding and use of spoken and written English

The training you will be getting

You will gain the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. This will be assessor led with regular visits/assessments within the workplace.

Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.

Functional skills in maths and English (if required).

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

After completion of the apprenticeship you will have discussions to progress to the next level.

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Salary

£10.16k per annum