Early Years Apprentice @ Little Toes Nursery

Location: Bathley Lane, Newark, NG23 6HR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Little Toes Nurseries?

At Little Toes Day Nursery, they are proud to be a family-run business with a passion to provide exceptional childcare within a home-away-from-home environment. In their nursery, they help children aged 6 weeks to 5 years to expand their comfort zones in a way that’s safe, secure, and highly individualized.

Their team of childcare experts and educators are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning. They are a friendly and supportive team and offer ongoing support and development to all staff.

WHAT will I get from working with Little Toes Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6.30pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
• BENEFITS: Company events, discounted/free food, childcare, pension, free onsite parking, health & wellbeing programme, and more!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

As an Apprentice Nursery Assistant, you will ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery. You will also give support to other personnel within the nursery and implement the daily routine in the base room. Your daily tasks will include:

• Plan & implement developmentally appropriate & inspiring activities for children aged 0-5 years in line with a nature centred approach.
• Create a safe & nurturing environment for children to learn & grow.
• Provide individualized care and support to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Foster positive relationships with parents & families, maintaining open communication.
• Monitor & assess children’s progress, feedback through parent partnership meetings.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop & implement curriculum plans.
• Maintain a clean & organized home based environment.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication & teamwork.
• Creativity, presentation & number skills.
• Non-judgemental & patient.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://northmuskham.littletoesnurseries.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/