Level 3 Early Years Apprentice - The Hyde Nursery (Apprenticeship)

The Hyde Nursery, part of the CC Nurseries Group, offers quality childcare, with Nursery places for children aged 12 weeks to five years. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individual to take advantage of this challenging and exciting opportunity. Working under the guidance of a highly experienced Nursery Management, Senior Team and forward-thinking Early Years Director, you will have the opportunity to develop the nursery with the team in this level 3 role. During your apprentice duties will include; To work as a member of the team to ensure safety, learning and development and parent partnerships for all children and families Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children through curriculum clubs and trigger boards while adhering to the company curriculum. Be a key person for one or more children, including monitoring their progress, maintaining records, providing developmentally challenging next steps and reporting to parents/carers. Ensure the safety of the environment and of all children, reporting concerns immediately to the nursery management team. This includes safeguarding. Ensuring the maintenance of good standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes effective mealtimes, changing nappies and toilet training. To record any accidents or incidents in the correct format. To adhere to our collection policy ensuring that only a known person collects children. Ensure all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood and adhered to. Complete all mandatory training in the given timescales. Attend regular staff meetings and parents evenings. Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times both within working hours and outside. Be happy and approachable at all times. Our team members are the beating heart of our Nurseries. We pride ourselves on nurturing each and every member throughout their journey with us, from wellbeing and reward programmes to in-house training and opportunities for progression. Rewards and benefits · Birthday Day Off · Annual leave up to 28 days · Employee Assistance Programme · Sovereign Healthcare Programme.

Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred. Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate. Experience of working in a childcare setting for 12 months is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop Skills required Excellent verbal communication Ability to work as part of a team in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals. Passion for personal development

· Paid training · Day off work for charity per year. · Company Pension Scheme. · High Street Discounts. · Enhanced discounted childcare, minimum of a 60% discount for nursery employees. · Annual leave purchase scheme available - buy 5 days per year. · Long service awards · Star of the moment awards. · Annual awards ceremony. Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. CC Nurseries Group will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through CC Nurseries Group's dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.