Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship (ASAP Start)

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery (Catford)

LONDON, SE6 2TS

Closes on Monday 2 December

Posted on 1 October 2024

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Summary

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery (Catford) are looking to recruit up to 4 apprentices to join their growing team as soon as possible. Previous experience is preferred however not required. If you're interested in starting or continuing your career in Childcare and work alongside experienced staff, apply now and the Account Manager will be in contact!

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (shifts between 7:30am - 6:30pm).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 3 December

Duration

1 Year 2 Months

Positions available

4

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Under the guidance of senior staff, you will provide the highest level of care and education
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times
  • Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures
  • Provide a positive practice role model
  • With support prepare and supervise activities
  • Supervise and support children at all times
  • Ensure that all children are kept safe
  • Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns
  • Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
  • Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Where you’ll work

25 BROMLEY ROAD

LONDON

SE6 2TS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

    • Your training plan

    • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
    • Paediatric First Aid
    • Remote Course Delivery with Allocated 1-2-1 Trainer

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English Language (grade 4 / C)
    • Maths (grade 4 / C)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    A DBS check will be required

    About this company

    Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Catford, Our team is dedicated to giving every child the best start in life by caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating environment.

    https://monkeypuzzlecatford.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible permanent position after completion of the course

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery (Catford)

    Maria Ali

    manager@monkeypuzzlecatford.co.uk

    02030924933

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279830.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 2 December

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