Nursery Apprentice

At Mama Bears, you will be working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months
As an Apprentice you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse).
**Duties**:

- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children’s observations and records when required

create consistency
- To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

Because of the nature of this job it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.
The key dates are to be used as a guide only. The vacancy closing date will be extended.- Requirements and Prospectus**Desired Skills**

You need to have a keen interest in the childcare Industry and be dedicated to working towards your Apprenticeship

**Personal qualities**

You must be enthusiastic and able to work well in a team.

**Qualifications required**

You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE Math's and English, or equivalent.

**Future prospects**

Ongoing training and learning.

**Training to be delivered**

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
- About the EmployerWe are a family run childcare organisation based in the South West with day nurseries. Our nursery group has grown on our reputation of outstanding and affordable childcare available to all families. We're passionate about providing babies, toddlers and preschool children with the best start in their early education and work diligently to ensure that this results in safe and happy children in our care. At Mama Bear's enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning. Staff are sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of each child.

**Employer**

Mama Bears - Taunton - Wellington Road

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- **Address**

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Somerset

Taunton

TA1 5AX

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