At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing daycare environment.
- Company: The Nest - Daycare at Portway, a supportive and innovative childcare setting.
- Benefits: Fully funded training, paid development time, and team socials for wellbeing.
- Other info: Enjoy clear career growth opportunities in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Empathy, communication skills, and a passion for working with young children.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision.
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.
- Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils.
- Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning.
- Support in producing learning resources.
- Support to assist in pupil supervision.
- Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
- Reporting pupil progress to the teacher.
- Work within the school’s policy and procedures.
- Working to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and completing work in a timely manner.
Skills and Attributes
- Empathy and understanding of children under five.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
- Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
- Administrative and basic IT skills.
- Calm and caring nature.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work on own initiative.
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible.
- A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Able to perform under stress.
- A creative thinker.
- A good sense of humour.
Benefits
- Supportive and Innovative Setting: Work in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment with access to excellent facilities.
- Collaborative Team: Benefit from the guidance of qualified teachers and experienced Early Years practitioners.
- Professional Development: Fully funded training, paid development time, and real progression opportunities.
- Positive Culture: Enjoy termly team socials and continuous investment in your wellbeing and success.
Future Prospects
- Clear opportunities for career growth.
We think you need these skills to ace The Nest - Daycare at Portway - Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship
Empathy and Understanding of Children Under Five
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Report Writing
Record Keeping
Administrative Skills
Basic IT Skills
Teamwork
