Early Years Apprenticeship - Level 3

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Jack and Jill Pre-School, Bristol

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Jack and Jill Pre-School, Bristol as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice.

We are a unique Pre-school who have been providing high quality childcare in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol for over 30 years.
We have an established team of professional Early Years Practitioners who have been providing ‘Outstanding’ learning and development opportunities for 0 to 5 year olds through play and structured activities.

We aim to provide high quality learning experiences through play in a safe, secure and stimulating environment within the framework of the EYFS, working towards ‘school readiness’ and future progress.

We value;

• Each child as a unique individual
• Parents as their child’s first educator
• Positive relationships and working in partnership
• Diversity and promoting equality
• Developing respect for each other and the environment

Jack and Jill Pre-School have three rooms providing age appropriate resources and activities;

The Nest is a dedicated room and outside classroom for babies from 6 months to two years old, with a staff ratio of 1:3.
The Little Ark is a dedicated room and outside classroom for two to three year olds, with a staff ratio of 1:4.
The Ark is a dedicated room and outside classroom for three and four year olds, with a staff ratio of 1:8.

• All rooms have an individual team of staff which include a Childcare Lead and a Deputy.
• There is always a SENCo, a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a Fire Warden and a Manager on site.
• All staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include;

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development
• Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
• Organise and make imaginative use of learning resources
• Liaise and support parent/carers of children
• Implement and review the curriculum within the EYFS
• Record written observations on children’s Learning
• Effectively supporting the Childcare Lead and staff team
• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
• General Comply with all OFSTED requirements
• Implement policies and procedures of the Pre-school
• Develop the Pre-school free from prejudice and without discrimination in line with equal opportunities and current legislation
• Create a stimulating and happy learning environment
• Develop and maintain the Pre-school high standard of care in line with Best Practice

Qualities requirements;

• To motivate and inspire children
• Plan and schedule own work and prioritise
• Be creative and imaginative whilst creating a stimulating environment
• Work as a team member
• Strong organisational skills
• Reliability and honesty
• A good standard of personal presentation
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Tact, discretion and respect confidentiality

Requirements;

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification is desired
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• Current Paediatric First Aid
• Knowledge and experience of EYFS
• GCSE’s A*-C/4+ in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills

Hours;

• Jack and Jill Pre-School offer a day nursery provision running from 07:45-17:45 on an all year round basis
• The candidate would be expected to work a minimum of 30 hours per week with varied shift patterns to be discussed 

Benefits;

• We are committed to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Paid lunch breaks
• Long service awards and benefits
• Generous holiday allowance

At the end of this Apprenticeship, there is a possibility for permanent employment within Jack and Jill Pre-school

• We are committed to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Paid lunch breaks
• Long service awards and benefits
• Generous holiday allowance