Childcare Apprenticeship – Bournemouth Bournemouth, England
Job description
We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 2 Early Years Educator Qualification.
At Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the most sustainable childcare and education across the South-West, taking great care of the children, our environment, our local community and our colleagues.
Tops operates nurseries and play clubs across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon. The successful applicant of this position will be joining one of our nurseries based in Bretonside, Plymouth, Devon, and have great career prospects in this growing organisation with a family feel.
Employees benefit from being within a thriving arts community, the nursery is in close proximity to the Theatre Royal and the Mayflower House of Arts.
The 48 place nursery has the benefit of being surrounded by a vast amount of different attractions and places to explore. A few examples include the nearby north quay which hosts a stunning aquarium, access to numerous sites of historical interest such as the Mayflower Steps Memorial and also Hoe Park with its large, green spaces and lighthouse! By having such a central setting it allows us to offer the children a wide variety of activities and experiences. The nursery run a number of extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
Your Responsibilities and Duties will involve:
- Assist in providing a safe environment for children
- Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
- Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes)
- Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school
- Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Requirements:
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about beginning their career in child care.
You will need to take this role seriously, and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.
- 29 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Annual pay review
- Staff Welfare scheme
- Company pension
- Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
- Great career progression
- Regular supervisions
- Continuous in-house and external training opportunities
- Uniform Provided
- An eco-friendly company with BCorp accreditation
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: £5.29 per hour
