- GMFJ Reference
247551
- Wages
£11.44 p/h
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
08/03/2024
- Start Date
03/06/2024
- Approx. Duration
15 months
- Location
Leighton Buzzard
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Education & Training
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Early years educator (ST0135)
- Employer
Ashbourne Day Nurseries
Description
Ashbourne Day Nurseries was established in 2008 by parents, for parents with our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes. They are looking for a passionate, dedicated apprentice to join them to complete their Level 3 apprenticeship.
- Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
- Take part in the day to day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities.
- Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
- Maintain and review the assessment of each child’s progress within the role of the key person.
- Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
- To be a proactive member of the nursery team.
- Promote positivity and professionalism.
- Attend training and meetings as required.
- Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
- To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations.
- Build positive relationships with parents.
- Ensure health and safety at all times.
- Maintain high-quality equipment.
- Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery appearance.
- Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level.
Benefits
- Competitive salary - from £6.40 – 11.45 per hour dependant on age and experience
- Uniform
- Company Pension
- Holiday
- Paid Birthday Day Off
- Childcare
- Company Events
- On-site Parking
- Closed Bank Holidays
For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 247551)
Company website : https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-pineham-northamptonshire-2/
- Must have an empathy to children.
- Good teamwork and willingness to work with the Ashbourne Support Team.
- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Good team worker.
- An understanding of child development and the ability to recognise and address any concerns.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to other Nurseries in the Ashbourne Group.
- A level 2 qualification in early years - desirable, or willingness to attend a 6 week accelerated programme.
- A level 2 or equivalent in maths and English - preferable
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Ashbourne Day Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Ashbourne Day Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Compassion
- Trustworthy
Progression to room leader