Summary

Playschool Nursery are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Apprentices will be given the responsibility of having their own Key children within their base room who they will complete observations on and carry out development reviews with parents. They will organise and set up a variety of activities for their children as well as take part in the activities. They will play a huge part in the children's development throughout their time in nursery.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Key Children: Take responsibility for a group of key children, building strong, supportive relationships with them and their families to support their development and well-being
• Children’s Personal Care: Support children's personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene routines, while promoting independence and dignity
• Child Observations: Carry out regular observations of children to monitor their development, identify individual needs, and contribute to planning appropriate next steps
• Plan Activities: Plan and deliver age-appropriate, engaging activities that support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

Employment

Employer

Playschool Nursery is a family-owned, independent nursery. Our aim is a simple one - to provide the highest standards of childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Over the years, we have applied this ethos to everything we do. From our buildings to our people - our early learning programmes to our nutritional menus. Everything at Playschool Nursery is designed to provide the best possible care for your child, in a safe and loving environment.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Educator - Level 3.

Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.