Early Years Apprentice with Gainsborough Nursery School

WHO are Gainsborough Nursery School?

Gainsborough Nursery School is a local authority-maintained nursery school, based within a purpose-built nursery school, offering high quality early education for 2–4-year-old children, staffed by qualified teachers, Early Years Practitioners and support staff.

You will be joining a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and valued. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, support and growth with a sense of community among staff members.

WHY work with Gainsborough Nursery School?

• Salary: £6.40 per hour, 37 hours per week (Please note as a school we are open for 39 weeks of the year so you will receive equated pay- Equated pay guidance – Lincolnshire County Council)
• Hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 5.30pm.
• Location: North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR
• Qualification: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• Benefits: Term time only, career development & training, Lincolnshire County Council employee benefits, bespoke early years training with a wide support network.

WHAT will your day to day look like?

You will be supporting in the classroom areas under the supervision of the teachers & teaching assistants. You will be working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification and attend 1-2-1 meetings via teams every month to discuss your progress with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will have a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete apprenticeship work which includes assignments, research, and training within your role. All apprenticeship work is completed in the workplace during your working hours.

Some of the things you will be doing include:

• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or as part of a full class.
• Getting creative in helping children to achieve their developmental steps.
• Assisting with breakfast/lunchtime/after school clubs.
• Helping with assessments and inputting of data.
• Changing children as required and after training.
• Administer basic first aid after training.
• Assisting in planning and creating inspiring learning environment.
• Working inside and outside
• Setting up and tidying areas and resources
• Contributing to planning and assessment
• Leading activities and stories

What skills/qualifications or personalities would be suited to this role?

• You must have a minimum of English/Maths GCSE 4/C to apply for this role and you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Communication, team working & caring nature.
• Simple IT skills, numeracy & physical fitness.
• Organisation, creativity, presentation
• Initiative, problem solving, non-judgemental & patient.
• Able to ask for help if you are unsure.
• Friendly, smiley & really want to make a difference.

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://www.gainsboroughnurseryschool.co.uk/

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