Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - The Little Blue Door Chichester 

Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join The Little Blue Door Nursery as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice at their Chichester setting.

The Little Blue Door have spaces for 60 children, with 3 separate areas for 0 -1 year, 1 year – 2 year, and  2 years - 3 years and we are looking for a candidate to work in the 1 year to 2 year old room

Our ethos of 'developing little minds' is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and outdoor garden that everyone can enjoy, home cooked food, varied activities (including weekly Forest School, active weeks and regular exciting day trips) which all provide wonderful memories and stimulating opportunities for our children.

As a valued team member, you will continue to promote our vision of 'developing little minds' and provide all children with the love, care and support required in a nurturing environment. You will need to promote high quality care in a stimulating rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all children.

Now is a great time to come and continue your childcare career with us as part of a dynamic team.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Learning the role of a nursery practitioner and cover the following training schedule
• Working towards having your own key children
• Ensure children's care needs are met
• To follow our policies and procedures
• Work in partnership with parents
• To be proactive about your own professional development
• Work as part of a team

Qualities required;

• The ideal candidate will need to be a proactive member of a team who provides a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• To be responsible and will work to ensure their individual needs are met, they are safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• To be successful, you will have a natural affinity with children, be warm, engaging and enthusiastic to make them feel at home. You will also have good communication skills, be reliable, self-motivated and professional.
• You will ideally have a good understanding of the very best of Early Year’s principles and how to successfully and creatively apply them to provide the very best standard of care. Comprehensive on the job training and support for development is provided.

Hours;

• The Little Blue Door is open between the hours of 07:30-18:00 Monday-Friday.
• The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week over 4 days and be flexible with working shift patterns.

Requirements;

• You must have a good level of experience of working in a similar role and with children of up to 2 years old
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS.
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount