Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Sherborne House

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join Sherborne House Nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity to complete a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship within a large friendly team in the heart of Hiltingbury, Chandlers Ford.

Due to high demand, Sherborne House School is expanding its award-winning nursery. This is a brilliant opportunity for the right person to become involved in our exciting new project and help to make a mark towards providing an outstanding service to our families. We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

Sherborne House is a co-educational nursery and prep school, located in Chandler’s Ford, for pupils between 6 months and 11. Nestled in a leafy area, we are very fortunate to enjoy wonderful school grounds, as well as Hiltingbury Lake, which is opposite the school.
Our pupils are nurtured and encouraged to take on a wealth of opportunities within and beyond the classroom. The school encourages musical, art and sporting achievements, but also prides itself in an excellent academic offer. These aspects of life at our school collectively present The Sherborne House Advantage.

As part of your role as a Level 3 Childcare Assistant Apprenticeship, your duties will include aren't limited to;

• The Nursery Practitioner will be working as part of a team to ensure the daily needs of children between the ages of 6 months and five years are met within the Nursery setting
• Ensure all children and parents are met with a warm welcome
• Offer a variety of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery 
• Adjust activities according to the child’s interests & needs.
• Support all staff and contribute to the team
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, for example, serving snacks and meals, occasionally loading and emptying the dishwasher and laundry as part of a daily routine.

Hours;

• Sherborne House Nursery is open all year round Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 6pm
• The successful candidate will be required to work between 25-40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed. 

Requirements;

• A full and relevant Level 2 qualification in Childcare or equivalent
• GCSE’s A*-C/4+ in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills
• Must be able to obtain clear DBS

This role will suit someone who has experience of working within a nursery and wants to progress their career and develop new skills. We would also welcome innovative ideas that you may like to bring to the business.