106 jobs found in Southampton

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

To be a reliable member of a team, to work with flexibility and co-operation. ● To develop positive relationships with parents, carers, other staff and professional agencies. ● Assist with the supervision of children at play, meal and sleep times. ● To understand that each child is an individual and have understanding of or be prepared to develop knowledge of childcare and child development. ● To observe and record all children’s progress and achievements. ● To assist with planning age appropriate activities for the children and with creating a stimulating and attractive environment. ● To attend parent evenings and assist in the promotion of the nursery as required. ● To attend all staff meetings and training sessions as relevant. ● To assist with the care, security and maintenance of all equipment and toys within the nursery. ● To be responsible for participating in self development including appraisals. ● To share the responsibility for health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness...

To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to manage child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies ● Ensure confidentiality with regard to the staff, parents and children is adhered to at all times ● To help children and families to settle into the nursery’s routine and environment ● To support children in their everyday interaction with others and development of social skills ● To work as part of a team to provide a high quality early years curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage

● To supervise and run lunchtime play activities ● Running afternoon interventions and supporting pupils in the classroom, including SEND pupils ● To supervise the day-to-day running of the after school club whilst adhering to policies and procedures ● To ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all the children and staff ● Liaise with the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ● To plan and organise the delivery of a variety of play activities and experiences appropriate to the children’s age and development stages and provide a termly plan/timetable to the Wrap Around Care Manager ● Meet regularly with the Wrap Around Care Manager to discuss planning and report on progress of the provision ● To supervise and set clear expectations for all staff working in the after school club ● Liaise with outside agencies where appropriate ● To attend training as agreed with the Wrap Around Care Manager to support your development ● To keep attendance records of children using the extended...

To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, spiritually, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. ● To attend team meetings and contribute ideas. ● To provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding under supervision. ● To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children. ● To provide adult interaction with children in the school. ● To be aware of the school’s confidentiality policy. ● Support staff and engage in a good staff team. ● To attend all out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, summer fayres and Christmas party. ● Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the school. ● To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the...

To provide a safe and stimulating environment and provide high quality activities in consultation with children to support their varying needs ● To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework ● To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and other professionals working with the children ● Assist with healthy snack preparation and delivery ● To assist in maintaining material and equipment and ensure that the After School Club maintains a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times ● To keep abreast of developments and all aspects of Childcare through information given by the Director/Manager/Deputy Manager and through attending regular training ● To attend staff meetings and Inset days as required

Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development. ● Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional boundaries. ● Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have. ● Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff. Keep reflective records to inform future planning. ● Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice. ● Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals. ● Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of...

● Supporting safe, fun and engaging play activities before and after school ● Helping set up creative games and activities ● Building positive relationships with children aged 3–11 ● Learning on the job while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Bridgwater. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local...

● Helping to establish and run a new after school club from day one ● Supporting children aged 3–11 through play, activities and structured sessions ● Assisting with setting up creative games and outdoor learning experiences ● Building positive relationships with children and colleagues ● Working closely with experienced staff while studying towards your Level 2 qualification

Supporting and supervising and providing particular welfare/personal/hygiene/medical/therapeutic support for children with SEN and ensure their safety. ● Assisting with promoting inclusion by establishing constructive relationships with children and interacting with them according to their individual needs and by assisting in the implementation of the nursery’s additional and different provision map ● Encouraging children’s interactions and engagement with activities. ● Assisting with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes and providing specific support. ● Providing cover for members of staff, if required. ● Monitoring and recording children’s progress and report as required.

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner.   Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Speedwell, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.   You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be...

Role To support the team in delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities, while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification for 12 months and 1 day. The role combines hands-on experience with structured training. Key Responsibilities - Assist in planning and delivering play-based learning activities. - Support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development. - Help with daily routines including meals, toileting and sleep times. - Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment. - Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families. - Follow all safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety procedures. - Attend training sessions, submit coursework and engage with assessor visits. Requirements - Passion and genuine interest in working with young children. - Willingness to learn, reflect and grow professionally. - Enhanced DBS required. - Right to work in the UK.

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship  – Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath, Southampton . Pixies Tree Day nursery is a private run day nursery.  Our Nursery is in Locks Heath, Hampshire near Southampton, in an old Edwardian house with the most welcoming of character. We are extremely mindful of safety and therefore have the highest level of security and fire alarms available today, including emergency lighting. Our outside areas have high fencing to keep everyone safe and secure whilst enjoying the freedom of the great outdoors. We have 2 baby rooms (1 unit) 2-3 room and another building (adjoining) with a sessional pre-school. We care for children from 3 months until school age. We also have a breakfast and after school club until 8 years....

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath, Southampton . Pixies Tree Day nursery is a private run day nursery.  Our Nursery is in Locks Heath, Hampshire near Southampton, in an old Edwardian house with the most welcoming of character. We are extremely mindful of safety and therefore have the highest level of security and fire alarms available today, including emergency lighting. Our outside areas have high fencing to keep everyone safe and secure whilst enjoying the freedom of the great outdoors. We have 2 baby rooms (1 unit) 2-3 room and another building (adjoining) with a sessional pre-school. We care for children from 3 months until school age. We also have a breakfast and after school club until 8 years. The EYFS curriculum is based around seven...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Woodlands Early Learning Shoots Training are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship with Woodlands Early Learning at their Southampton setting. Woodlands was established over 18 years ago and our ethos has remained the same now as it was back then. We have always strived to provide the best childcare setting possible not only for the children we care for but to raise the standard of childcare in general. We started out with that aim and over the years have gone above and beyond what we expected and hoped for. We invest in our staff to ensure they are highly qualified and experienced and truly enjoy what they do. We teach our children to care about each other, celebrate diversity and become part of their local community to ensure they grow into happy and responsible young people.Woodlands has grown rapidly since we opened and although we care...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Growing Places, Oak Meadow Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Growing Places Oak Meadow. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education.  We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham.. We have babies, family and pre-school room and we care for children between 3 months to 4 Years. Our additional opportunities include Physical...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Growing Places Oak Meadow Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Growing Places Oak Meadows. Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education. We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham. Our rooms are Babies, Family and Pre-School Our additional opportunities include Physical Project, Outdoor Forest School, weekly outings and weekly visits to our outdoor provision, Little...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Kids Love Nature, Wickham  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Kid’s Love Nature at their Wickham setting as a Level 3 Apprentice. Kids Love Nature have developed their own curriculum and approach to create synergy between indoor and outdoor learning. They believe emotional wellbeing and resilience are key to children leading happy, successful and purposeful lives. Our world is advancing more rapidly than ever before - technologically, economically, and socially - so who's to say that the jobs our children are being prepared for will even be around when they're old enough to do them? It's a little scary, and definitely food for thought. This is why we created Kids Love Nature. We feel deeply that an evolved, integrated approach to early years is needed to make the best of the future for everyone. At this critical stage of childhood, it's our mission to make...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Kids Love Nature, Marwell Zoo.  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Kid’s Love Nature’s Marwell Zoo setting as a Level 3 Apprentice. The setting is located within the grounds of Marwell Zoo, overlooking the penguin and giraffe enclosures, and benefits from working alongside Marwell Zoo's Education Team, who provide twice daily Mini Zoologists Explorer Sessions all around the nursery, in addition to sessions in Marwell Zoo's learning centre. The setting looks after children from ages 9 months to 5 year old, and benefits from a large one and a half acre secure outdoor play area, large vegetable garden, a supersized sand pit, dens, climbing equipment, and access to a private woodland. The setting also benefits from having large class rooms, a nature room, sleep room, music room and children’s kitchens and lots of outdoor space. This is an exciting...