Job description:

The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Home from Home Worthing LTD.

Home from Home Worthing LTD is divided into 2 sections, the Babies and Toddlers, who enjoy a stimulating environment, exploring adjacent rooms set across the ground and first floor of the building. The setting serves a "home from home''  experience, ensuring the children's sleep routines are kept. Children aged 8 months to 2 years enjoy a high child ratio of 1:2.

The preschool consists of seven large rooms within which children can explore in familiar surroundings. Each room has a different emphasis and has been designed in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Children aged 3 to 5 years enjoy a 1:6 child ratio from our staff, allowing the perfect balance for child-initiated learning and adult led opportunities.

We passionately believe that providing children with good-quality education and care in their earliest years can help them succeed at school and later in life. This contributes to creating a world where opportunities are equal regardless of background.

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• Working as a member of the team
• Be a key person to a group of children
• Observing and tracking children's development
• Leading parent's meetings

Qualities Required;

• Must have a positive outlook
• Must be friendly and warm
• Must be caring, motivated with a passion to learn, develop and train
• To have excellent communication skills giving daily verbal feedback to families
• Energy and bubble is definitely something we look for in our staff

Hours; 

• The setting is open from 07:30-18:00 Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 30 and up to 40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed.

Requirements;

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential when applying for this role
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
• Experience working with children in a key person position is desired
• A good understanding of the EYFS

Benefits;

• Excellent holiday entitlement minimum 21 days
• Time off for Christmas and New Year
• Company sick pay
• Flexible working pattern over 4 – 5 days
• Free parking
• 40% discount on nursery fees
• Up to 5 emergency childcare sessions for nursery-aged children
• Free snacks and drinks
• Monthly rewards and group surprises