Early Years Apprentice

Park Day Nursery is situated in a large Victorian house close to central Reading and Earley. The nursery stretches across four storey’s enabling us to have a dedicated pre-school classroom, Badgers, dedicated sleep room (for our under 2’s), Dormice , and art and physical development rooms Hedgehogs and Foxes for our children to play, explore and express themselves in. Each age group also has its own room, Acorns, Squirrels and Badgers containing resources, toys, books and games designed to stimulate the children’s imaginations and interests. The flexible space we have available to us means we can accommodate children in both small and large groups whilst maintaining a small and intimate feel that is often remarked upon as being like ’a home from home’. We are also fortunate to have a large, attractive and totally secure rear garden complete with sensory path, outdoor classroom, wooden playhouse, woodland walkway, lawned area, planting area and playground safety surface. The content and structure of each day is planned by our room leaders, in conjunction with each child’s key person whilst our under 2’s room leader, and the team arrange a wide range of different activities and experiences for the youngest members of our community.

Monday - Friday between 7.00am - 7.00pm, includes 1-hour unpaid lunch. 40 hours a week1 yearAttention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Caring, Kindness

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Caring
• Kindness

Other requirements

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery.

After this apprenticeship

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You could progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles.

You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.