Childcare Apprenticeship

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join Cherry Tree Montessori as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice.

Cherry Tree Montessori nursery is located in Ashley Heath about 3 miles from Ringwood and about ½ mile from St Ives. The nursery is on the smallest High Street in the country in a grade 2 listed building with around ½ acre of well laid out gardens. The natural surroundings allow the children to play and explore safely.
- Our approach to learning follows Maria Montessori’s philosophy of encouraging children to develop individually in a happy, friendly and caring environment. We are also getting accreditation for becoming a Curiosity Approach setting an environment that fosters natural curiosity and creativity._

The ultimate aim of Montessori principals of practical life is to lead the child to physical and intellectual independence; this is specifically where we give the child what he or she needs to prepare himself/herself for life.

**Your duties and responsibilities will include;**
- Caring for and providing a stimulating learning environment for children
- Effectively communicating with parents, carers, staff and other professionals
- Engaging in reflective practice and implementing new effective strategies for teaching and learning
- Being aware of and implementing strategies to safeguard all children
- Ability to independently manage observation, assessment and planning cycle for children

**Qualities Required;**

**Hours;**
- Cherry Tree Montessori is open from 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

**Requirements;**
- You must be able to gain a clear DBS and two suitable references
- Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent

**Benefits;**
- Christmas parties
- Free parking
- Christmas parties
- Free parking