Job description:

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Charlton Nursery and Preschool setting as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice.

This is an exciting opportunity to complete a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Charlton Nursery and Preschool within a friendly team in North Somerset, Flax Bourton.

The nursery consists of 4 rooms and caters for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers from 6 weeks old. The setting also has a large outdoor area, where children engage in different activities. Charlton provides French lessons, baby yoga and forest school on Mondays.

Purpose of post;

• To be trained to do the same post as a Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Assistant
• To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities

Key areas;

• To work with children
• To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
• To complete all assignments set on time
• To work as part of the team
• To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes
• To liaise with mentor and manager.

Responsible to

Mentor/Nursery Manager/Team Leader

Duties and responsibilities

• College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
• To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
• To be aware of and abide by the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
• Team work
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.

General requirements;

• Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time-to-time
• To carry out duties at all times in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy
• Look upon the nursery as a "whole". Where can you help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the needs of children
• To respect the confidentiality of all information received
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
• To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
• To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures
• To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery.

Hours:

• For this position the candidate would be working 42.5 hours per week, across 4 days, but this is open to discussing and alternatively can be across 5 days.
• ​​​​​​​Shifts to be discussed between the setting’s opening hours of 7.45am and 17.45pm

Benefits:

• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Birthday day off, and a birthday cake
• Increased holiday with length of service
• Staff events

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain clear DBS
• Experience in childcare is desired 
• Good level of spoken English
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent