Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice - Green Lane Nursery, Buxton

About the Employer

Green Lane Nursery has a long-established reputation for homely, nurturing early years education, with practitioners caring for children as if they were their own. We are expertly managed by Andy O’Connor and Jodie Godden, with a teacher-led curriculum and many early years graduates and skilled practitioners sharing their knowledge and experience every day. We love the outdoors, and as well as playing in our lovely garden every day the weather allows, we keep a fleet of minibuses, allowing us to take children out into the local countryside to play and explore; or to visit residents of local care homes and brighten up their days with our smiles, songs and stories. Our youngest members are treated to trips to the park on warm days, or a stroll around the leafy local streets.

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated early years apprentice to join our supportive team. Foster children’s development through play, build trusting relationships, and make a meaningful impact. Adaptability and reliability are essential as you help create an outstanding environment tailored to the unique needs of every child in our care.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

No two days are the same which makes it fun and rewarding.

Your duties will include:

• You will be supporting children in their play and care routines and work alongside experienced practitioners to learn and develop your skills to support children’s needs in a fun play based approach.
• Build trusting relationships with the children by being present and engaging them in learning experiences .
• Being a effective communication is so important and helps the team so we can work efficiently and support each other.
• You will build professional relationships with parent/carers by communicating effectively with them about their child’s day.
• You will follow policies and procedures which we will guide you through.
• Any other duties that fit with your role or add to your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

You will attend on-campus activity days every 6 weeks, transport is available, you will also be visited in the workplace on a regular basis by your instructor-mentor who will complete observations and professional discussions.

You will spend approx. 20% of your working week completing off the job training, this includes on-campus activity days but, will also be training in the workplace such as shadowing.

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Reliable
• An interest in the industry
• Ability to learn from peers
• A desire to learn

Other requirements:

You will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the application process, you will be supported to complete this.

You will need to complete paediatric first aid as part of the apprenticeship, you will be supported with this.

You will be provided with branded tops but will need to provide your own black trousers and appropriate shoes. We take the children outdoors regularly both in the garden and into the community, you will need suitable clothing depending on the weather.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential

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