Nursery Nurse Apprenticeship (E)

At Sunflower Nursery, every member of our team is meticulously chosen for their ability to provide warm and consistent care, reflecting a profound understanding of children’s intellectual, emotional, and physical needs. In adherence to Ofsted criteria, each staff member undergoes a thorough selection process, including reference checks from their most recent employers. Additionally, we conduct regular Barring Service and Enhanced Disclosure checks to ensure compliance with safety standards. The majority of our team members hold qualifications in Child Care Learning and Development, with several attaining degree-level qualifications. We actively encourage the pursuit of formal qualifications for those not already qualified. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the comprehensive training our staff receives, covering crucial areas such as Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Moving and Handling, and Fire Safety. We assess individual training needs and provide continuous support, offering additional training where necessary. At Sunflower Nursery, we prioritize the ongoing professional development of our team to ensure the highest quality of care for the children entrusted to us. At Sunflower Nursery, we recognize the essential elements required for your child to flourish and prepare for the next stages of their learning journey. Our commitment to their holistic development is reflected in the enjoyable indoor and outdoor facilities, engaging activities, abundant resources, and nourishing meals we provide. Our primary focus is on ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of every child in our care. We invest significant effort in creating an environment where your child not only progresses but thrives, experiencing an enjoyable and enriching learning journey. At Sunflower Nursery, we believe in laying the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity, growth, success, and enjoyable learning journey!

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Supporting the development of the childcare provision, Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun, Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements, Being a team player, Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately, Responsibility for equal opportunity in deliver, Supporting children’s learning and development, Supporting children’s self-help needs, Being creative and enthusiastic, Following safeguarding rules and regulations

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in deliver
• Supporting children’s learning and development
• Supporting children’s self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Supporting the development of the childcare provision, Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun, Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements, Being a team player, Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately, Responsibility for equal opportunity in deliver, Supporting children’s learning and development, Supporting children’s self-help needs, Being creative and enthusiastic, Following safeguarding rules and regulations

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting