At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children aged 0-5, organising fun activities and providing care.
- Company: Join The Homestead Childcare, a friendly nursery in beautiful rural surroundings.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience while working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in childcare and make a real difference in young lives.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
Introduction
An exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early year setting.
Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.
About the Employer
The Homestead Childcare is a small nursery setting and after school club located in Ruislip.
We are set in beautiful rural surroundings, amongst fields and countryside whilst being a perfect location for commuting to work for our parents.
We are close to Ruislip woods and Ruislip Lidos both of which we love to explore.
We have a large open space with trees and shrubbery, areas to hide and make dens!
We have a patio area too with lots of fun things to do.
We are a small homely setting offering places for children from 6 months to 5 years.
With 11 years home based childcare experience Sarah, the owner, values the home based approach and all that it stands for.
We are very experienced in home based childcare and therefore this knowledge and ethos continues on in our new setting.
What You'll Do
- Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
- Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
- Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
- Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
- Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
- To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
- Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
- Training Outcome
When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare.
Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to Level 3 after that.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Course Information
- Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday- Friday, with varied shifts from 7.00am to 6.00pm.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Training Provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED
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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant employer: THE HOMESTEAD CHILDCARE LTD
The Homestead Childcare is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for aspiring childcare professionals. Located in the picturesque Ruislip area, our small nursery setting fosters a homely atmosphere where you can grow and develop your skills while working closely with children aged 0-5 years. With a strong emphasis on personal development and a commitment to high-quality care, we provide ample opportunities for apprentices to advance their careers in childcare, all within a fun and friendly team.
Contact Details:
THE HOMESTEAD CHILDCARE LTD Recruitment Team
