Nursery Apprentice - London, United Kingdom - Puddle Jumpers Nursery

Puddle Jumpers Nursery

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At Puddle Jumpers Nursery we aim to deliver a high-quality nursery experience where children thrive because they are at the heart of everything we do.

We aspire to provide each child with opportunities to develop their individual interests and characteristics, make exceptional progress from the start of their learning journey to when they leave us and ensure they are supported to be inquisitive and confident.

We continue to grow our staff team and currently have vacancies for an Early Year's Apprentice. The Early Years Apprentice works with other early years professionals to plan activities to encourage play and sensory stimulation.

Your apprenticeship will include a formal training programme with our training provider Swift Childcare. You will also receive regular on-the-job training from your manager and colleagues to help you develop in the role.

You will spend at least 12 months in a supporting role until you have completed the first level of your apprenticeship.

It is important that you work hard on the formal training as well as the on-the-job aspects. Your manager, colleagues and training mentor will support you with this.

When you have completed your apprenticeship, you should have the following knowledge, skills, and behaviours:
Knowledge - You will have a good understanding of:

The relevant policies and legislation and know how they apply.

Skills and experience - You will:

Understand children's early years education and development
Be able to implement the Early Years curriculum
Understand diversity, equality, and inclusion in Early Years Settings
Plan and provide effective teaching and learning in Early Years Settings
Make accurate and productive use of assessment tools in Early Years Settings
Develop effective and informed professional practice in Early Years Settings
Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in Early Years Setting
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Partnership working in Early Years
Understand how to promote play and learning in the Early Years
Support children's outdoor play
Understand how to work with families and support them to engage in their child's learning
Support in the running of an Early Years' service
Understand the needs of children who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage

'Essential Skills:

A 'professional' attitude (know how to behave appropriately in a work environment).
Respect for the varied experiences of other and work well as part of a team.
Respect for the privacy of our service users; and know how to keep information confidential and safe.
Political awareness you will understand Puddle Jumpers ethos to learning.
Flexibility you will adapt well to changing priorities and demands.
Ambition: you'll take responsibility for your own learning and development, and career advancement.
Skills to develop professionally written observations
A friendly and happy attitude
Be energetic and motivated
Have a genuine interest in caring for children and supporting them to learn in a clam friendly environment.
Use initiative and be proactive
Be a great team player and ability to adapt quickly to new environments