At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Little Hands Daycare, dedicated to high-quality childcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, unlimited training, paid birthday off, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for career progression in early years education.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in childcare with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths preferred; communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 28225 - 29500 £ per year.
Are you looking for a career in childcare? Little Hands Daycare Stourbridge provides the highest quality childcare and education for children from birth to five years. As our Early Years Apprentice, you will support the nursery team in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop.
At Little Hands Daycare, our ethos is to ensure that each child in our care has a unique experience in a happy, stimulating and caring environment. While working towards your early years qualification with access to support and guidance, you will gain hands-on experience supporting children's care, learning and development.
Duties will include:
- To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members).
- To keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
- To be flexible to work in all rooms of our nurseries, covering a wide age range.
For successful candidates, a vast range of employee benefits is available, including but not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and annual pay reviews.
- Incentive and bonus schemes.
- Unlimited training and professional development opportunities.
- Paid day off for birthday.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free uniform.
- Opportunities to gain additional holiday entitlement, including for length of service.
Completing an Early Years apprenticeship with Little Hands Daycare Group provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Apprentices who demonstrate commitment, professionalism and a passion for working with children may progress into a variety of roles within the organisation. Potential career pathways may include:
- Qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3 Practitioner).
- Senior Practitioner or Room Leader.
- Third in Charge / Deputy Manager.
- Nursery Manager.
- Specialist roles, such as SEND support, curriculum lead, wellbeing champion or training mentor.
- Further qualifications, including Level 4 or Level 5 Early Years leadership programmes, teaching qualifications or specialist training.
Little Hands Daycare Group is committed to supporting the development of its team members, offering ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for progression to help individuals grow within their careers.
Skills Required:
- Communication Skills.
- Creative.
- Friendly.
- Initiative.
- Non-judgemental.
- Organisation skills.
- Patience.
- Team working.
Qualifications:
- Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4.
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4.
Course Information:
- Course: Early years educator (level 3).
- Level: 3.
- Route: Education and early years Apprenticeship.
- Level: Advanced.
- Working Week: 37.5 hours a week, Monday- Friday. Shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months.
- Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED.
Early Years Apprentice - Stourbridge employer: SHARON RAMSEY
Little Hands Daycare Stourbridge is an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the next generation while fostering a supportive and enriching work environment for its staff. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will benefit from unlimited training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a strong emphasis on professional development, all within a vibrant community that values creativity and teamwork. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that prioritises the well-being of both children and staff, Little Hands Daycare offers a fulfilling career path in early childhood education.
