Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

£12.21 hourly

Job Description

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Peachcroft Pre-School (Term Time Only)

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Peachcroft Pre-School, Abingdon.

At Peachcroft we provide a wide range of activities for the children including sand and water play, art and craft, cooking, clay and dough, songs, and music. There is an outdoor play area, which is used daily in all but the most extreme weather conditions. Pre-school has a wide variety of books and board games and a computer with a range of software suitable for pre-school children. There is plenty of chance for imaginative play in the home corner or with toys such as the train set, cars, airport, doll’s house, farm, and zoo. The children’s activities are planned to work towards their learning outcomes as set by the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

  • Deliver high quality care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years.
  • Offer children and parents a provision which promotes equal opportunity and values diversity.
  • Work with parents to enhance their children’s knowledge and understanding and their future development.
  • Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
  • Provide an individual learning experience and education for each child.
  • Create and enhance the life and well-being of the wider community.
  • Promote the intellectual, cultural, and social well-being of our children.
  • Provide an environment where all individuals have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Combined with the knowledge that all children are individuals and progress at their own speed and in their own unique way, our pre-school staff will provide children with a broad range of educational and fun opportunities that will help each child learn to the best of their abilities.

Children learn best through play.  As practitioners we appreciate the learning which takes places when children are able to follow their own ideas and are supported by an adult who can enable their learning by respecting, understanding, and allowing children empowerment over their environment.  We celebrate a child’s uniqueness and encourage respect and social interaction.

Our vision for future development is to continue to offer a good quality provision to the community, which is open and inclusive to all, supporting children’s individual needs and allowing freedom of choice and growth within a safe and happy environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

The appointed candidate will show to be imaginative and enthusiastic, have excellent organisational, communication and people skills and most importantly have a passion for working with children.

Do you love working with children? Are you able to provide an excellent standard of childcare? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a part-time practitioner to join our thriving pre-school.

  • knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as well as the OFSTED standards
  • have previous experience working within a key worker system, carrying out observations, planning, and assessments, tracking the children's progress and contributing to their individual learning journals
  • have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written
  • demonstrate a flexible approach to the role by attending staff meetings and training courses
  • have some knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Requirements;

  • A Level 2 Childcare qualification is essential 
  • Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent 

Hours;

  • The setting is open from 8:00am – 3:15pm Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
  • The successful candidate will be required to work 34.25 hours per week 

 

STSE2

 

Benefits
  • Free parking
  • Uniform

Nursery Name

Shoots Sales