- GMFJ Reference
255114
- Wages
£6.40 p/h
- Hours
36.00 per week
- Date Posted
22/10/2024
- Start Date
09/12/2024
- Approx. Duration
15 Months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Education & Training
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Early years educator (ST0135)
- Employer
Dulwich Oaks Montessori
Description
We are looking for a nursery apprentice to join our experienced team at Dulwich Oaks Montessori. This position involves Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship so you will need to commit to studying childcare.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9-6pm, although there is flexibility to work Fridays when required (cover).
DUTIES
- Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development
- Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
- Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage
- Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
- Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children
- Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
- Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
- Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 255114)
Company website : https://www.dulwichoaks.co.uk/
- Some experience with children and strong desire to learn and develop a career in childcare
- Commitment
- Willing to Learn
- GCSE Maths and English but will support if need to complete functional skills
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Dulwich Oaks Montessori will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Dulwich Oaks Montessori ‘s dedicated training provider, Realise.
- Hands-on and hard working
- Initiative and enthusiasm
- Further professional and career opportunities
- Further training in childcare, including Forest school and Montessori training.
WE OFFER:
Outstanding nursery environment
Friendly and supportive multicultural team of staff
Enhanced DBS check and 2 references will be required before you start.