Early Years Care Apprentice

3 weeks ago


Poole, Poole, United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

Job Overview:

POSITION: CHILDCARE APPRENTICESHIP – LEVEL 2

LOCATION: Tops Parkstone, Poole, Dorset

COMPENSATION: £6.41 per hour

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week/Part Time

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Childcare Apprentice, you will play a vital role in nurturing the educational and social growth of infants and young children up to five years old. Your main responsibilities will include ensuring a secure environment for learning, assisting in the development of fundamental social and behavioral skills, and engaging children in suitable play activities. By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive community dedicated to providing warmth and care in our nurseries.

Our nursery is a well-established 56 place Day Nursery & Pre-School that offers various extracurricular activities such as Tops Forest School, cooking classes, music sessions, yoga, and sports activities. We are proud to be rated 8.5 and recognized as GOOD by OFSTED.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe that a career in childcare is incredibly fulfilling. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while also experiencing personal growth and learning every day.

We are fortunate to collaborate with Aspire Training, a company recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Employers for Apprenticeships 2023, which provides excellent pathways for career advancement from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager and even Early Years Teacher roles.

As an Employee-Owned Company, we have adopted the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) model, meaning every team member is a co-owner of the business. As our company flourishes, so do you, with the potential for all partners to receive an annual bonus from our profit-sharing scheme.

Tops Day Nurseries is committed to fostering an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible future. We aim to educate today’s children to positively influence future generations.

Here are some of the benefits you can expect as a valued member of our team:

  • 29 days of holiday (Full time, otherwise pro-rata including Bank Holidays)
  • Up to 60% discount on childcare services within Tops Day Nurseries
  • Access to our rewards platform, Each Person, featuring exclusive deals and discounts
  • Pay Day Sub
  • NHS Prescription Charges
  • Optical Care
  • Dental Treatment
  • Company-wide profit-sharing bonus scheme, awarded annually.
  • Uniform Provided
  • Flexible option to work a 4-day week
  • Excellent career development opportunities

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Whether you have prior nursery experience or are new to the childcare profession, we are here to support you with comprehensive training to embark on your Early Years Care journey in a nurturing and engaging environment.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills:

  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, staff, and parents
  • Creativity and imagination to design educational activities that promote happiness and learning
  • A positive attitude to foster a secure and rewarding environment for children.

If you possess the right skills and mindset to deliver exceptional care and engagement for our children as a Childcare Apprentice, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Note: All candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. Candidates on the Children's Barred List should not apply.



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