Are you passionate about working with children? Can you create and deliver engaging learning activities for the Early Years? Do you have an interest in the outdoors? Then this could be your dream role. We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our supportive team.
We are looking for staff with a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Child Care.
Learning Curve Day Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and inspiring nursery practitioners to join its Nursery team. You will be working with babies through to preschool age children, helping them develop core skills by engaging them in fun and explorative activities. You will be working as part of a Nursery team who are passionate about outdoor learning and value the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager
Hours, Salary & Benefits
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 51 weeks a year. Happy to discuss part time roles.
Contract type: Permanent, year-round
Salary: £ £12.80 per hour. Up to £26,624.00 pa
Benefits:
* 5% employer pension
* Shopping discount card
* 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
* 20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a max of 25, every year of employment
* Personal accident at work cover
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships
* Extra day off for birthday
* Staff uniform provided
Person specification
Essential skills:
* Interest in caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
* Completion (or working towards) a recognised Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
* A confident communicator with excellent listening skills
* A passion for delivering fun and creative activities suitable for early education
* A positive, hard-working, can-do attitude
* A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
* Willing to develop imaginative ideas
* Enthusiastic about the benefits of outdoor learning
* Ability to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information
* Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the Nursery's ethos is fulfilled
* Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal working hours (Parent Open Days)
Desirable skills:
* Previous experience of working in a nursery or childcare environment
* Completion (or working towards) a recognised Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
* Working knowledge of the EYFS framework
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, child protection and child development
* Experience or an understanding of key worker principles and experience of recording and observations
* Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of childcare provision
Main duties
Reporting into: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager, you will be expected to:
* Plan and deliver a range of age appropriate activities focusing on each individual child's interests
* Maintain the children's development, progress & observation records with the support of the Room Leader
* To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to fully integrate the children into the Nursery
* Work with all staff in promoting good staff practices
Please submit an offer via - or email
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 or 3 in early years education (preferred)
Work Location: In person