Apprentice Nursery Assistant (Level3) THE LITTLE TUGBOAT DAY NURSERY LTD

We are looking for an individual who would like to contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally through individual attention and group activities.

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Closing date: 24 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,000.00

    Pay can be negotiable, depending on experience to £24,000 per annum.

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, 7.50am to 6.30pm, 37 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 May 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243366

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding
  • To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
  • Ensure the learning environment are kept safe and organised to avoid trip hazards for children and staff at all times
  • College attendance/meetings with training provider and completing assignments on time
  • To attend and complete all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager and company
  • To attend monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events and participate in sharing ideas
  • The duties must always be carried out in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy
  • To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deemed appropriate
  • Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the nursery
  • To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the supervisor from time-to-time
  • Look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children
  • To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
  • To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
  • To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures
  • To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery
  • To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you are responsible for or come into contact with
  • To demonstrate ability, positive attitude, enthusiasm, motivation, and experience to provide adequate learning opportunities to develop children learning

The training you will be getting

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • Apprentices must successfully complete the Apprentices must successfully complete a paediatric first aid qualification 
  • Your training will be 1 day a week at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there might be an opportunity to be offered a full-time position. This will be reviewed by you and your employer at the end of your apprenticeship.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Passion for working with kids

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4 and above) Desired
Other Level 2 Early Years (Grade Pass and above) Essential

Things to consider

You will get 4 weeks leave plus, a day off on your birthday

About the employer

The Little Tug Boat is a small, independent family nursery in Fulham, London. Our beautiful victorian house is home to 37 children each day, aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of our children at our nursery in Fulham. Most importantly, we celebrate every child’s individuality to build confidence, creativity and independence through their early years. We help every child learn well – our highly experienced crew ensure a diverse and varied curriculum, filled with many wonderful activities to support the development of every child, our Tug Boat chef cooks all of our delicious meals from scratch using high quality, locally sourced ingredients and we strive for a non-toxic nursery environment for the health and well-being of all of our children, families and ourselves.

Employer

THE LITTLE TUGBOAT DAY NURSERY LTD

Address

3 FINLAY STREET

LONDON

SW6 6HE

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Training

Training provider

EALING, HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Anthony Lowe

a.lowe@wlc.ac.uk

0788 1922192

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


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