At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nursery staff in creating a safe and stimulating environment for young children.
- Company: Tarquin Childcare Services, a nurturing and family-oriented childcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, childcare discount, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career progression potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience and qualifications.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children and a willingness to learn new skills.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 26520 £ per year.
- Organisation – Tarquin Childcare Services
- Apprenticeship Type – Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Hours – Monday to Friday 30 hours per week
- Job Overview –
An Early Years Practitioner supports nursery staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for young children.
The role involves assisting with daily activities, supporting children’s learning and development through play, helping with mealtimes and routines, and maintaining a clean and safe setting.
Apprentices work alongside experienced practitioners while completing training towards an Early Years qualification.
- Key Duties –
- Support staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
- Assist with planning and setting up learning and play activities
- Engage with children through play to support their learning and development
- Help with daily routines such as snack times, meals and tidy-up time
- Support children with personal care where appropriate (e. g. hand washing, toileting with supervision)
- Observe children and report progress or concerns to senior staff
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies
Skills and Attributes –
- Good communication and listening skills
- Caring, patient and nurturing attitude
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, punctual and responsible
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Basic understanding of health and safety and safeguarding (or willingness to learn)
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions and take guidance from experienced staff
- Personal qualities –
- Kind and caring nature
- Patient and calm with young children
- Friendly and approachable
- Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Good team player
- Responsible and professional
- Creative and enjoys play-based learning
- Understanding and supportive of children’s individual needs
Benefits –
- Sick Pay
- Flexible hours
- flexible days
- childcare discount
- extensive training opportunities
- family environment
- very flexible
- kind employer
- Future Prospects –
- Permanent role with the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications
Tarquin Childcare Services - Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship in Cornwall employer: Impact Futures
Impact Futures is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Wolverhampton. With a focus on employee growth, this apprenticeship offers valuable opportunities for professional development in educational leadership, all while providing a competitive pay rate and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.
