Nursery Apprentice

**40 hours per week**

**up to £21,000 per annum depending on experience**

**Welcome Bonus of £250**

**Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus Payment**

**Let’s talk about flexible working too**

Little Lancing are currently working with a variety of training providers to support our fantastic apprenticeship programme in Early Years.

**The Opportunity**

**You will be fully supported to obtain either a level 2 or 3 in Early Years.**

We have supported apprentices for the last 4 Years, throughout their training programme and beyond as permanent members of staff.

Hours of work will be 40 hours per week (36 hours nursery based plus 4 hours Professional Development Time).

(Some flexibility is required as you may be required to work occasional extra hours, for which time off in lieu will be given.)

**As the successful applicant, throughout this programme you will be supported to**:

- Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children and the Early Years Framework.
- Build strong working relationships with parents and other family members, alongside management and other colleagues.
- Assist daily, weekly, and monthly with checks around the nursery, ensuring the nursery is always clean and safe.
- Take children on walks/visits through the Lancing College Estate visiting the farm and equestrian centre close by.
- Gain experience in a unique Forest School learning environment.

**About you**
- Knowledge of EYFS.
- Demonstrable experience of working with children between 0-5 years old.
- Be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care.
- A team player who demonstrates enthusiasm, is hardworking and committed to a career within childcare with a willingness to learn on the job.
- Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
- Values and respects the views and needs of children.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Resilient and able to work well under pressure.
- Willing and committed to working towards Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- It would be desirable to have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding & Food Hygiene certificate (however, training can be provided.)
- We would also consider individuals from a healthcare/carer background who would be willing to work towards a qualification.

**What we can offer you**
- Participate in training that counts towards your qualification.
- Practical experience that counts towards your study and puts the theory into practice.
- Your personal tutor will come to visit you on site.
- Use of the College library/study facilities
- 4 hours a week dedicated to professional development/study.
- Mentor/Buddy-opportunity to work alongside other apprentices.
- Continued support throughout your study
- Wellbeing group within the Nursery staff community for networking, support and sharing ideas.
- Permanent career opportunities beyond completion of your qualification

**Benefits**

In return for your commitment and hard work, we offer you a complimentary lunch, free tickets to College musicals, dance and drama performances, access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College library, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, staff events, Christmas parties and end of term celebrations, free parking at our onsite car parks and access to cycle to work scheme.

You will also be entitled to 25 days annual leave, and we give you an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: Up to £21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery
- Private nursery school

Work Location: In person