Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Little Firs Day Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Firs Day Nursery, Weymouth. 

Welcome to Little Firs Childcare & Nursery. Our mission is to provide a happy, stimulating and secure environment following the Every child Matters five outcome framework, which provides the highest standard of care and education for all the children

Our Main Aim is to provide an enriched and enabling environment in which children are able to thrive and grow and develop into independent and confident children that are able to meet their full potential and become learners for life, ensuring they are ready for school.

"Being Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoying & Achieving, Positive Contribution & Economic Well-being"

Our Mission Statement is to provide a happy, stimulating and secure environment, which follows the Every Child Matters Outcomes, and the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child to ensure that our children are healthy, safe, enjoy and achieve whilst supporting emotional well-being.

All this provides the highest standard of care & education for all children.

Our Ethos is that ‘Every Child Matters’ and their early experiences lead to their development in ways that affect their future life chances.

Furthermore, Parents are the most important support for children’s development and to support early learning in our setting, we must work in close partnership with our children's parents and carers. This helps us to support the children’s well-being, and this is important as it affects how children learn. Children learn best when they feel secure, relaxed, happy and confident, whilst enjoying and being thoroughly engrossed in what they are doing.

We promote British Values-Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty and Mutual Tolerance and Respect of those with different faiths and beliefs and these are embedded into our diverse curriculum and teaching practice and ensures that the children learn acceptance and respect for all cultures, faiths and lifestyles.

"Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environment & Learning & Development"

Little Firs Day Nursery has 3 rooms - Baby room, Toddler Room and pre-school room

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Child Development & Learning
• Promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children aged 0-5
• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to inform planning and support individual needs
• Safeguarding & Child Welfare
• Ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures in accordance with statutory guidance
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies
• Inclusion & Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Support children with additional needs, ensuring inclusive access to learning opportunities
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to implement tailored support strategies
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practices throughout the setting
• Partnership with Parents & Carers
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and carers
• Communicate regularly regarding children’s development, achievements, and well-being
• Encourage parental involvement in the learning process and setting activities
• Professional Conduct & Team Collaboration
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive and professional environment
• Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Administrative & Organisational Duties
• Maintain accurate records, including observations, assessments, and safeguarding documentation
• Support the day-to-day organisation of the setting, including routines, transitions, and events
• Uphold all policies, procedures, and standards set by the organisation and regulatory bodies

Hours;

• The setting runs all year round and is open from 08:30am - 18:00pm (8:30am-4pm-apprentice hours) Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week

Requirements;

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS 

STSW2

• Don’t work bank holidays
• Don’t work Christmas
• Free  cooked meals
• Discount on childcare for your children
• Free parking 
• Easy to get to and on secure grounds and on the bus route.