Childcare Apprentice

We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 2 Early Years Educator Qualification.

Employees benefit from being a crab walk away from an unbroken shore line, complete with a winding, wooded walk down Oddicombe Beach Hill, and a the scenic Coast Path.

The 50 place nursery has the luxury of being a short distance from the wonderful Tessier Gardens; a tranquil grass park with pond and scented garden for sensory exploration. By having such a central setting it allows us to offer the children a wide variety of activities and experiences. The nursery run a number of extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more

If you want to play a pivotal role in educating the next generation in an award winning, sustainable day nurseryjoin our family today

**Your Responsibilities and Duties will involve**:

- Assist in providing a safe environment for children
- Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
- Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes)
- Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school
- Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities

**Requirements**:
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about beginning their career in child care.

You will need to take this role seriously, and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.
- Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
- A flexible option to work 4 days week
- Annual pay review
- 29 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Company pension
- Great career progression
- Continuous in-house and external training opportunities
- Regular supervisions
- An eco-friendly company with** **BCorp** accreditation
- Uniform Provided