Job Ref: 215641554

Date: 2022-01-24 16:44:11

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Summary

Would you like to join an employee-owned organisation that has topped the UK 'Best Companies to Work For' lists for 15 years, as well as been rated 'World Class' for its respect and support of colleagues, and 'Climate Positive' for its environmental achievements?

Now is your chance! We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Nursery Nurse to join the team at our Hampstead Gate Day Nursery in Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, on a full time basis, to start in April 2022.

In return for the desire and commitment you demonstrate towards starting a successful career in early years, we are offering you a pay rate of £5.55 per hour. After 6 months, if you are aged 17 or above, your pay rate will increase to £9.00 per hour.

During your work-based apprenticeship with our in-house training academy, you will be allocated time to complete any relevant computer-based learning and there will be some studying at home. If you don't already hold GCSEs graded A-C / 4-9 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for functional skills alongside your early years qualification.

In this recruitment cohort, we are taking on level 3 Apprentices only. The level 3 course will last for 18-20 months. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to apply for Nursery Nurse roles within our partnership.

Package

22 days annual leave increasing with length of service
Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner
Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation'
50% childcare discount from day one
Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations
Unlimited recommend a friend scheme (up to £1000 per recommendation)
Qualification reward payments
Digital learning journeys and paperless planning
£1000 welcome bonus is available with some of our roles

Main Responsibilities

Through positive interaction and purposeful engagement, you will ensure the individual needs of every child in your care are met so that they thrive in our setting
You will work as part of a team to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment both indoors and out, which enables children to confidently explore, experiment and grow. The activities you help to plan and implement will support children's language and literacy, art and design, numeracy and physical development. You will evaluate what you plan to ensure the learning opportunities are appropriate and high quality
Under the guidance of your colleagues, you will observe and monitor children's progress, making appropriate links to the EYFS. You will use your observations to influence future activities
You will respectfully engage with parents, colleagues and external professionals in order to successfully work in partnership to uphold children's well-being

Ideal Candidate

You are passionate and enthusiastic about starting a career in early years and you have aspirations to continue working with children beyond your apprenticeship. You're naturally nurturing, eager to learn and able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines

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