At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development and create a stimulating learning environment.
- Company: Leeds Montessori Nursery, a nurturing place for young minds.
- Benefits: Free lunches, childcare discounts, bonuses, and 20 days holiday.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy a day off for your birthday!
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in Early Years with hands-on training and support.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths/English or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 15300 - 18700 £ per year.
Leeds Montessori Nursery are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification.
To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!
Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment.
They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
- Promote positive relationships in the setting.
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
- Support the children's development, learning and play.
- Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
- To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
- To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
- To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
- To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted.
- To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.
- GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
- A desire to learn about child development
- Personal Qualities: A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress
- Skills Required: Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential Organisation An attentive and compassionate nature
- Training to be
Provided: Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.
They 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)
- Full apprenticeship training and ongoing support
- Nursery uniform provided
- Free lunches
- Cycle to work scheme
- 20 days holiday, plus an extra day for each year of continuous service
• Day off for your birthday!
- Childcare discounts
- Access to a healthcare scheme
- £500 completion bonus
- £1,000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start a rewarding career in Early Years, we'd love to hear from you.
- Working Week 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
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Nursery Apprentice in Leeds employer: Realise
Realise in Stratford-upon-Avon is an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education, offering a nurturing work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will benefit from hands-on training alongside experienced mentors, ensuring you gain valuable skills while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. The supportive team environment fosters collaboration and encourages personal development, making it an ideal place to start your career in early years education.
