Pumpkin Patch are looking for an apprentice to join our outstanding day nursery in Steyning, with kindness and high-quality care with the children at the centre of everything we do. You will be a part of a welcoming and supportive network of people, many of which are highly trained specialists for you to learn from.
What’s in it for you?
· A level 3 childcare qualification
· Paid breaks
· 5 hours paid study per week
· Exposure to all age groups from 6 months to 5 years
· A qualified and supportive personal mentor
· Mental health representatives
· Weekends and Christmas to new years’ off, every year!
· Opportunities for international study trips and tours
· Giving back to the community! Charity fundraising events
· Benefit schemes: monthly recognition vouchers & Refer a Friend payments
· 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and have a passion for outdoor learning. Our forest and beach school programmes provide an exciting experience for our children which all staff have a chance to take part in.
Experience in childcare is desirable for this role, however as an apprentice we are dedicated to training and upskilling staff to be the best they can be. We are looking for kind-natured, caring and hardworking apprentices that can bring exciting new learning opportunities for the children.
Main terms and conditions
· Minimum wage for your age
· 40 hours per week inclusive of paid breaks and 5 hours study time each week (our core opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm). We are open to part-time apprenticeships.
·Fixed term contract of 24 months. Apprenticeship can be completed within 1 year and 1 day at the earliest. Contract can then be changed if a role is available. Ideally, apprentices will progress through the company once qualified.
Roles and responsibilities
· To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children
· To provide and maintain a high-quality, stimulating learning environment for all children, following the Reggio Emilia approach
· To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately in accordance with policies
· To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
· To provide feedback and work in partnership with key parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life
This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
Safeguarding
Pumpkin Patch Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Pumpkin Patch have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies and procedures to ensure all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The position for which you are applying involves contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). For this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions and convictions that have been made against you. Including any that would otherwise be considered ‘spent’ under the Act.
For further information
Please contact Jake Whittle our Recruitment Consultant on [email protected] or 01273 568798 for further information or an application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
