Nursery Apprentice @ Klever Kids Day Nursery

Location: 511 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5RW

WHO are Klever Kids Day Nursery?

This is a very busy day nursery that cares for children from birth to 11 years old. They believe that play is a vital part of a child’s development: from cognitive awareness of the world around them, through to all the social skills they need for starting school.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join an experienced team and work towards your Level 3 Qualification! If you already have your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification, and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills, apply now!

WHAT will I get from working with Klever Kids Day Nursery?

• EARN: £6.40-£11.44 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining the baby room (0-2 years) and be committed to nurturing every child’s individual needs; following all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping all children to develop a range of skills and prepare for school. Your daily tasks will include:

• Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
• Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
• Advising the manager/deputy of any concerns, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings.
• Being flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment, etc.
• Supporting nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
• Undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 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 risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, 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
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Good time management
• Works well under pressure
• Ambitious & enthusiastic
• Genuine desire to pursue a career in childcare

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.kleverkidsdaynursery.co.uk/

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