At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join Spoonbill Under 3's, part of the Naval Under Fives family.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid DBS checks, discounted childcare, and annual pay reviews.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable qualifications.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English preferred; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are key.
The predicted salary is between 24420 - 29000 £ per year.
Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Spoonbill Under 3's (part of the Naval under 5's Nursery Group), Gosport.
Requirements:
- You must be able to gain a clear DBS
- Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them
A warm welcome awaits you at Spoonbill. We are a small inclusive nursery offering funded and non-funded places for children aged 3 months to 2 years. We are part of the Naval Under Fives family which has 7 settings providing funded and non-funded places up to 3 years old.
Spoonbill has a dedicated team of passionate early years practitioners, the Manager and Deputy Manager and Early Years Practitioner. We frequently attend a variety of relevant training to keep our practice updated. We all work hard to develop good relationships with our families providing extra support if needed.
Our Approach:
At Naval Under Fives we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that builds on each individual child’s needs and interests, in which they can grow and learn through play. We are committed to providing the best possible start for all children in our care, teaching them skills and providing experiences to ensure their well-being and future success. We provide nurturing home from home learning environments, fostering creativity and development. All our families, Armed Forces and Civilian, are unique. We provide care and support and have a true understanding of the forced separation many Forces families face. We show our families compassion and support during these times.
We ensure children:
- Feel valued as an individual
- Know that they have a voice and feel heard
- Feel protected and cared about
- Be happy, healthy, enthusiastic and confident
- Have high self-esteem, self-worth and resilience
- Feel safe and secure and have a sense of belonging
- Be empowered to meet their own needs
- Respect themselves, each other and their communities
- Be lifelong learners
We have 1 main area, separate sleep room, garden.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Willing to learn
- Work under guidance of current staff and mentor
- Execute activities
- Follow EYFS framework
- Working toward and understand children’s wellbeing and development
- Building relationships with parents and staff
- Support learning based on children’s individual needs
- Providing equality of opportunity and ensure fair learning for all
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Hours:
Spoonbill Under 3's is open from 9:00am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday (Term Time Only). The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Statutory benefits
- Paid DBS check & update service
- Discounted childcare for staff
- Annual pay reviews
- Paid Uniform/Uniform allowance
- Free On-Site Parking
- Possibility of paid employment at the end of the apprenticeship
