Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Big Discoveries LTD

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Big Discoveries in Porchester.

Based in the heart of Portchester, Big Discoveries Nursery is located in the Portchester Community Centre. We provide quality childcare for children aged 0-5. Here at Big Discoveries Nursery we have a child-focussed approach to learning, with easily accessible resources and free-flow to the garden.

We had our latest inspection in October 2024 and were graded as outstanding in all areas of our provision

• to provide a safe, happy, caring, challenging and stimulating environment for your child to make big discoveries
• to help children to develop a love for learning in order to become curious, independent learners
• to enable all children to become happy and confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society
• to help all children develop life-long skills

1 room, purpose built pre-school, with designated areas for babies but integrated setting so all children are working collaboratively together.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Be an inspiring practitioner with a sound knowledge of child development.
• Be proficient in leading the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Display a caring and nurturing attitude towards the children in your care

Role responsibilities include:

• To observe, plan and assess children’s learning and development within the EYFS framework.
• Develop positive partnership with parents.
• To keep on top of and be aware of all safeguarding needs at all times.

Requirements;

• A Level 2 Childcare qualification 
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Preferably have Maths and English GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9, Level 2 Fuctional skills or willing to work towards them 

Hours;

• Big Discoveries is open from 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week 

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• Closed for 2 weeks, 1 week over Christmas
• Bank holidays off
• Days to plan for annual leave
• Small knit team. More personal setting with a very friendly setting who are all about the children
• Continuous development
• Pension nest