Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 2

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Dell Cottage Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery as an early years apprentice for our baby room.

The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery believes children develop best through facilitated, child-led learning, and learning through play.  We promote individual skills and decision-making, and give children access to facilities and equipment at all times, under the care and guidance of our specialist staff.

We want to make a difference in childcare provision, and to achieve this we have developed a set of innovative policies geared towards protecting your child’s environment and their futures: (i) organic and healthy eating, (ii) caring for the environment, and (iii) innovative learning.

We have 1 baby to toddler room for 3 months to 2 years and 1 toddler to pre-school room 2 years to 4 years. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Observing and assessing children’s development and progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers, facilitating open communication about their child's development.
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
• Ensuring compliance with all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices.
• Use initiative and eagerness to learn
• Commitment to complete apprenticeship

Requirements;

• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent or willing to work towards if required
• Some experience would be beneficial

Hours;

• The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery is open from 07.15am - 18:45pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work up to 40 hours per week and shift patterns will be discussed

• 31 days annual leave
• Sick pay