This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to start or further their career within childcare. At Willow Tree Day Nursery we are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, passionate apprentice to join our nursery family. This nursery is a warm and inviting homely setting with a fantastic outdoor environment. We are looking for an individual to provide a hands-on, fun, creative and an innovative environment for children. Working with children provides constant challenges, personally and professionally. You could be planning creative learning opportunities, an exciting day trip or working with parents – the job will vary from day to day.
This exciting opportunity to join our team is for an unqualified practitioner who would like to work towards their level 2 or level 3, 40 hours a week to start as soon as we have received 2 suitable references and a cleared DBS.
Responsibilities and Duties
The role will include:
- Undertaking training to obtain recognised qualifications, including completing assignments on time
- To attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Under supervision to provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
- To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of children
- To provide adult interaction with children in the setting
- To be aware of the all of the settings policies
Qualifications and Skills
To qualify for this apprentice role you need to be over 16 years old.
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths & English or Functional Skills level 2
- Some experience working with children would be ideal
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
- Some understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
Personal qualities
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Commitment to own development
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Punctuality
- Patience
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Able to work in small teams
Benefits
There is plenty of career progression offered in the job. You could also climb the career ladder by gaining higher qualifications.
Skills Required
- Enthusiasm for working with children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Childcare experience is not essential but advantageous
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bolton BL3 4LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
