Level 3 nursery apprenticeship at The Vale Academy, a fixed-term post running 18 months to the end of the apprenticeship. It centres on supporting teachers and children in practical nursery work, preparing equipment and materials, and assisting with extra-curricular and lunchtime activities. The post is full-time across 52 weeks, Monday to Friday from 08:15 to 15:30, and expects prior nursery experience. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must accept safeguarding and DBS checks.
What the job involves
- Support teachers and children during practical work, including setting up demonstrations and equipment
- Guide children in developing their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment
- Assist with overseeing small groups of students in practical tasks, under the Nursery teacher's supervision
- Prepare equipment, materials and teaching aids for day-to-day lessons
- Keep work and storage areas organised, clean, safe and secure
- Assist with extra-curricular and lunchtime activities
- Work as a team member within the school
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Level 2 Childcare qualification
- Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to complete it
Experience
- Previous experience working with nursery-aged children in a nursery setting
- Relevant EYFS experience
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Kind, caring and nurturing approach that values equality, diversity and inclusion
- Self-motivation, good organisation and full commitment to the role
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the day as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks, including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
