Childcare Apprentice

To help us with the growth of the children in the nursery, we are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Apprentice to join our busy team at the Denaby site. The applicant must be passionate about working in childcare and expanding their expertise in this area while earning a recognised qualification.

To work as part of the pre-school team under the direction of manager and senior staff at the pre-school. To work in accordance with the pre-school policies and procedures to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children aged 0-5 years. 

Main Duties:  

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum 
• To set up the playrooms for the daily programme and to tidy away/clean during and at the end of the session.       
• To assist the key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to plan for their child’s learning and development ensuring that each child’s needs are recognised and met. 
• To observe, monitor and keep accurate, up-to-date records of children within their key person group. 
• To remain vigilant and advise the pre-school managers of any concerns e.g. Safeguarding & Child protection issues, Health & Safety, whilst preserving confidentiality as necessary. 
• To prepare snacks for children whilst maintaining good hygiene practices. 
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum(EYFS). 
• To attend regular team meetings and adhere to any actions required to provide a quality service for both child & parent/carer. 
• To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required. 
• To maintain confidentiality at all times regarding any information learned that relates to the children, their families or any member of staff at Tiddlywinks Pre-school. 
• To attend and complete work to achieve a level 3 in early years & childcare qualification. 

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.   
    
Day release.    
   
You will undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.    
   
Early years educator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.  
   
   
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.    
   
You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.