The Children's Garden are are looking for enthusiastic and passionate Apprentices to join the team, you will have the opportunity to work towards your Level 3 Early Years Eductor.
You must have the willingness to participate as a member of a team. Effective contributor even when the team is working on something of no direct personal interest.
- Able to take direction and support tasks and goals set out by a room leader or qualified member of staff.
- Support at meal times.
- Cleaning all toilet areas, kitchen and play equipment.
- Interacting positively with the children and other people at all times.
- Showing a keen interest in all activities which the children participate in.
- Understand and contribute to each child’s Learning Journeys by observations, pictures or stories using all media available to you.
GOAL ORIENTATIONResponds well to working toward goals and objectives set by self and others. Takes ownership of personal goals and accepts responsibility for achieving them.
- Able to understand, take ownership of and successfully deliver on goals/tasks to continue the “outstanding” running of the nursery.
- Setting out and tidying up the room.
- Helping children to put their coats and shoes on.
- Keeping children’s belongings organised and tidying up around their pegs.
- Actively working towards your apprenticeship and show accountability and enthusiasm when putting into practice your course modules.
- Support and contribute to weekly planning to enhance the children’s experience at nursery.
- Demonstrate pride in “outstanding” levels of your work.
ORGANSATIONAL AWARENESS
Capacity to understand the impact of own decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
- Being fully aware of OFSTED standards and what makes an ‘outstanding’ setting.
- Working at all times in a manner that reflects our ‘outstanding’ practice and taking pride in the status.
- Ability to understand the impact of your decision making and conversations/judgements about others and The Children’s Garden.
- Help foster a culture of trust, commitment, honesty and accountability.
LISTENING SKILLS
Ability to pick out important information in verbal communications. Questioning and non-verbal behaviours indicate 'active' listening.
- Display “active” listening skills and positive interaction with parents, children and staff in order that they feel valued and respected.
- Showing an active interest in each child and activities within the setting, asking questions and learning from other members of staff.
CONCIOUSNESS OF DETAIL
Thorough approach, does not miss relevant information and ensures accurate and reliable information is taken account of and reported as necessary.
- You will adhere and champion compliance with The Children Act, Health & Safety legislation and any guidelines or requirements laid down by OFSTED.
- To ensure all records such as register, accident and related documentation are timely and accurate and kept in a secure location.
- Ability to use your insight to spot children who need extra help and report back to senior staff your findings.
HUMOUR
Ability to contribute to 'fun' culture, not taking self too seriously, outgoing and engaging personality.
- Show that you can contribute to a “fun culture”.
- Ability to deliver play and story time in an engaging and joyful way.
- Engage parents and other staff with your positive outlook.
INITIATIVE
Seeks opportunities and acts on them, originates action and actively influences events.
- Ability to feel confident about approaching any member of the team on anything you are not sure about or feel worried about.
- Able to create new ideas contributing to a fun, innovative and stimulating environment that embodies The Children’s Garden values.
- Evidence of great relationships with children delivering insights and ideas to your line manager.
- To be creative and colourful with the children and parents.
ENERGY
Ability to create and maintain a level of effective output, capacity to work hard, drive and stamina.
- Able to display consistent energy levels and go the “extra mile” to ensure the nursery and the children do well.
- Evidence of balance and maturity in your attitude.
- Show that you want to grow and develop within your role and The Children’s Garden.
To become an apprentice, you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
learn and train for a specific job
get paid and receive holiday leave
get hands-on experience in a real job
study for at least 20% of your working hours
complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
As an Apprentice you will be completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard