Puffins of Exeter is a family‑run business of six nurseries in and around Exeter, open Monday‑Friday 7.30am until 6pm.
Our locations are: EX1 2PD, EX2 4NP, EX1 1NT, EX2 7FB, EX2 7EY, EX7 9RA.
The Puffins of Exeter ethos is simple; we put the care and education of children at the heart of everything we do. Puffins care for children aged between 3 months up to 5 years old before they attend school, and we employ over 100 staff. We work with our sister company, Puffins Training, to support the learning and development of our team.
During this apprenticeship you will learn how to meet the requirements set by the government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Schedule
* 3/4 days a week at placement in one of our nurseries
* 1 day a week at our training centre
Responsibilities
* Support practitioners and educators in the setting to carry out their roles.
* Care for children from ages 0‑5 years old.
* Work as part of a team and support in carrying out activities, games and stories for all ages.
* Support in creating a stimulating environment for children across all ages.
* Adhere to policies and procedures, complete relevant paperwork and child observations.
* Develop your skills both on and off the job with support in the work placement.
Benefits
You will receive benefits including free uniform, free breakfast, discounts for high‑street and online brands, opportunities for career growth and development, monthly recognition as Employee of the Month, award nights, team‑building sessions and opportunities to participate in charitable and community events. We also provide an employee assistance programme and a cycle‑to‑work scheme with a discount on gym membership.
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