Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery

The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at the Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery at their Horsham setting.

Monkey Puzzle Horsham is a beautiful nursery setting offering outstanding childcare to Babies, Tweenies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers aged 3 months to 5 years old. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Horsham, is proudly located in the heart of Horsham in the RH13 postal sector. The nursery is on the site of the old Roffey Youth Centre. 

We offer your child the opportunity to learn and play in carefully designed surroundings, that are not only stimulating and creative but provide peace of mind where safety is of the utmost importance.Our day nurseries and settings are specifically designed to meet the needs of babies and young children. Each room reflects the seven areas of learning as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is designed to be accessible to every child. With large, bright open plan rooms, creative outdoor play areas and a variety of modern equipment providing children with a stimulating environment in which to thrive. Our aim is for every child to be happy and healthy, enjoying their early years at the Nursery and for parents to have peace of mind that their children are in excellent hands

We also have an amazing all weather indoor/outdoor play area with impact absorbing safety surfacing

We offer a home from home environment, character garden of the nursery include a large space with exploration area, quite area, muddy play area, messy play, forest garden, outdoor story telling area designed for separate age groups

Amazing all weather indoor/outdoor play area with impact absorbing safety surfacing

Marvin’s Deli – A real but miniature version of kitchen specially designed for children where they can learn about food & nutrition. In smaller groups, children will get a real experience of cooking and baking while learning about the impact of healthy eating in daily life

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• To assist the Room Leader/Nursery Manager in supporting and encouraging each child's individuality as they explore their natural environment
• To plan a play-based curriculum around each child's needs and interests
• To be a key person to a small group of children.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
• Ensure that all children are kept safe.
• Always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Hours; 

• Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is open from 7.30am – 18:00pm Monday to Friday.
• The successful candidate will be required to work  25-40 hours per week with shift patterns to be discussed.

Requirements;

• A Level 2 Childcare Qualification or equivalent is required 
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent

• All benefits are applicable to staff once they pass probation (except leave entitlement at pro-rata basis and childcare discount which is applicable immediately after they join)
• Additional leave 
• 25 days a year + bank holidays
• Christmas celebration, gifts, inset day trainings, staff appreciation budget every month and so on
• Company pension - as per minimum statutory requirement
• Cycle to work scheme 
• 45% childcare discount for the oldest child
• Private healthcare
• Referral programme - £200 if they pass probation
• Flexible working hours to be discussed at interview