Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – La Petite Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at La Petite Nursery.

La Petite Nursery is a warm, nurturing, and child-centred early years setting dedicated to providing premium care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We create a safe, inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow in confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced and passionate team works in partnership with families to support each child’s individual development through a rich, play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

At La Petite Nursery, we value strong relationships, high standards, and a positive, supportive working culture for both children and staff.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• To contribute to the creation of an environment which provides for the well-being of all the children attending the nursery
• To be involved in team planning of appropriate activities to ensure that the children's developmental needs are met
• To be responsible for the welfare of a group of children, as directed by senior members of staff
• To contribute to the observation and assessment of the children's developmental stages, recording this on the relevant documents
• To work in partnership with parents and carers to encourage open communication and involvement within the nursery setting
• To be aware of, and take the responsibility for, all aspects of health, safety and security in relation to the children attending the nursery
• To be a good role model to the children
• To work flexibly as part of the larger nursery team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery
• To be aware of the high profile of La Petite Nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
• To attend out of working hours activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events
• To abide by the nursery’s confidentiality and equal opportunities/anti-bias policies at all times
• To respect and value all colleagues, children, and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment
• To assist in the development and support of other members of staff to the benefit of the nursery as a whole
• To undertake any other aspects of nursery, work according to need

Requirements;

• A Level 2 Childcare qualification is required when applying for this role 
• Experience in a similar role
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Hours;

• The setting is open from 7:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week.

STSE3

• Paid break
• Free lunch 
• Voucher and days accumulated service years
• Wellbeing officer on site
• Wellbeing events
• Staff parties
• Free unlimited counselling  
• Up to 45 days off per year
• Opportunity to grow
• Paid sicks days 6 per year
• Yearly transport contribution
• Early finish on Fridays - we are a Jewish nursery, observe Shabbat so the children leave at 1, staff at 2.