- GMFJ Reference
79627
- Wages
£4.00 p/h
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Date Posted
19/12/2017
- Start Date
22/01/2018
- Approx. Duration
12 months
- Location
Petersfield
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Childcare
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
Old Dairy Farm Nursery
Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at The Old Dairy Farm Nursery for the position of Apprentice Nursery Nurse. We are looking for dynamic, creative, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our experienced and caring Nursery team. The successful candidate will usually work with babies and young children from birth to five years in childcare settings. They make sure that the children under their care develop and learn in a safe and supportive environment. If you are committed to helping children thrive and get the best start in life, this could be the perfect career for you. You will need a warm and positive approach, lots of creative ideas and a willingness to work as part of a team. You do not always need formal qualifications to start training as a nursery worker, although a good standard of general education, such as GCSEs, including English and maths, would be helpful. For all jobs, you will need to have background checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. As an apprentice nursery worker you would: Plan and supervise activities like arts and crafts, music and cooking. Help children to learn numeracy skills through activities like counting games. Read stories and provide activities to develop the children’s language skills. Take children on outings. Feed and change babies. Observe children and make notes for use in reports. Work to Early Years Foundation Stage standards on child learning. Make sure the children are safe and well at all times (safeguarding) and report any concerns to your manager, such as signs of abuse. Your duties may include acting as a key worker for one or more children, monitoring their progress and sharing information about their development with their parents and/or carers. With further experience, you could study towards a higher education qualification in early years or child development. This would give you an advanced understanding of your field and open up career options in management or early years teaching. As an Apprentice you will be included on a Child Care Learning and Development (Early Years Care Pathway) Diploma, this will involve a Vocational Learning Advisor from the Vocational Training Provider of the Year visiting you on a regular basis where they will deliver the training and coach and observe you whilst you work.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Inspiro Learning Limited on 0 (Ref ID: 79627)
Company website : http://www.babcockavol.co.uk/babcockavol/application.aspx?empid=16966&jvid=15699
Good communication skills, can use own initiative, willing to learn, willing to care for all children’s care needs. Must be willing to take direction from supervisor of childcare room.
A-C in Maths and English would be an advantage, as part of the apprenticeship you would complete Maths and English Functional Skills.
Aside from the practical experience gained, you will also work towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is a level 2 Children and Young Persons Workforce NVQ.
You must be caring, compassionate, reliable, punctual, creative and able to use initiative.
There is a possibility of a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.