Childcare Modern Apprentice

Are you looking for your next career adventure?

Do you want to be part of an inspiring team that spark children's curiosity and truly make a difference?

Do you want to feel supported and receive a range of company benefits with opportunities for progression?

Due to a number of our Apprentices now successfully becoming Qualified Practitioners, a vacancy has become available at Little Owls for a Childcare Modern Apprentice

We are looking for someone who is passionate about childcare and sparking children's curiosity to join us in our lively and busy setting.

The vacancy is a full time post working 40 hours Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.00pm.As part of the apprenticeship, we will support you to complete your childcare qualification and all mandatory training.

As a valued part of our team, you will be offered:
Generous Childcare Costs Discount

Free access to our Employee Assistance Program and Interactive Health and Wellbeing Portal as well as 24/7 telephone services

Employee of The Term

Company Progression Opportunities

Holiday Pay

Full Induction

In House CPD and Free Online Training Access

Fully Funded Recognised Qualifications through our Apprenticeship Program

Free Uniform Long Service Awards

We can't wait to hear from you

**Department**:St Bede Childcare Ltd

**Job Title**: Unqualified Nursery Practitioner/ Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

**Primary Purpose**: To assist in providing quality care and education in a nursery within the St Bede Childcare Ltd organisation.

**Responsible to**:Nursery Manager / Area Manager

**Principal Responsibilities**:
1.Attending to the welfare, physical & emotional needs of the

children.

2. Preparation & organisation of play activities with regard to the

age of the children attending the sessions and the site

environment.

3. Supervision & control of individual children or groups of

children.

4. Liaison with parents/carers concerning their child’s welfare &
also to liaise with the Nursery staff.

**Main Duties**:
1. Working with individuals or groups of children in their activities, e.g. storytelling, art, craft, play activities & singing.

2. Supervision of children during Nursery sessions.

3. Attending to the general welfare of children.

4. Ensuring that parents/carers of sick children are informed.

5. To encourage acceptable standards of hygiene.

6. To provide emotional support to distressed children.

7. Organising, washing & cleaning of tables, equipment, play areas, aprons, etc. during Nursery sessions.

8. Assisting with the monitoring, control & maintenance of materials & equipment.

9. Maintenance of necessary records as required.

10. To participate in the Nursery Staff development events as required.

11. To follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, including recognising the signs of abuse & know what actions to take.

12. To deal with emergency situations which might place a child at risk, e.g. sickness, fire.

13. To promote the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

14. Liaising with other staff, parents & carers to provide a holistic approach to the needs of children.

15. Any other relevant duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post, as determined by the Nursery Manager & the Area Manager.

Pay: £6.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person