Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship –Little Petals Day Nursery

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

Requirements:

• Level 2 qualification in Childcare is required.
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them

Little Petals Day Nursery is an independent small setting is located in the beautiful village of Sonning Common. We care for children as young as 3 months to preschoolers of 5 years old. We have 3 rooms- Outdoor & Play, Outdoor Play Area, Secure Entry System and First Aid Trained Staff.

We are often described as somewhere between a childminder and a nursery due to our small size and personalised service. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child with a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Provide high-quality care and support for children aged 0–5 years, ensuring their safety, health and wellbeing at all times.
• Create a safe, secure, stimulating and welcoming environment where children feel happy, valued and supported.
• Plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities to support children's learning, development and individual needs.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social, intellectual and communication development.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and support children in achieving their developmental milestones.
• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress, maintaining accurate records and completing observations.
• Support children's independence, confidence and self-esteem through positive encouragement and praise.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updates on children's daily activities, progress and wellbeing.
• Carry out daily routines, including feeding, nappy changing, toileting, handwashing and assisting with dressing.
• Prepare and supervise meals and snacks, ensuring children's dietary requirements, allergies and nutritional needs are met.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control throughout the nursery.
• Safeguard children at all times, following the nursery's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents or changes in a child's behaviour or wellbeing to the appropriate person.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings and mealtimes.

Hours;

• Little Petals Day Nursery is open from 08:00am – 18:00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 27-45 hours per week 

Benefits

• Pension Scheme      
• Statutory Holiday Entitlement (28 days)
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Family Leave
• All Statutory benefits
• Paid DBS check & update service                
• Free or Discounted Meals
• Discounted childcare for staff (10 %)
• Free On-Site Parking
• Team social events
• Staff recognition/reward scheme
• Possibility of employment at the end of the apprenticeship

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