Nursery Apprentice

NEW RATES OF PAY & ENHANCED BENEFITS!!!

Position: Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

Salary: GBP12,500 per annum (FTE BASED ON 40 HOURS PER WEEK) *increasing to GBP15,000 per annum after 6 months dependant on performance & commitment to their professional qualification

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Little Elms Beckenham, 29a Beckenham Road, Bromley, Kent, BR3 4PR & Little Elms Crofton, 109 Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8HU

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, committed and energetic individuals to join the Little Elms family. As part of the Little Elms Apprenticeship programme, you will be working towards an Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship in Children's and Young Peoples Workforce.

The Apprenticeship course runs for 13 months, where you will gain hands on day-to-day experience working in one of our Nurseries. You will be taught and encouraged to use the best childcare practices. You will be working and supported by your fellow colleagues across the Nursery, to develop and enhance your skills in caring for young children.

Your daily routine will compose of supporting children in learning, regular play activities, assisting with meal times, monitoring nap times, observing and recording children's development, stimulating their environment by displaying their work, and meeting the children's overall needs by creating positive relationships with parents and carers.

Amazing benefits on offer -
• Bonus incentive scheme which means you could earn an additional 4% of your earnings, paid quarterly
• Service recognition awards - get an extra day's annual leave, for each year worked (max of 5 extra days entitlement)
• Free lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications
• Free Uniform

Things you need to know -
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The ideal candidate must have:???

• An interest in working with early Years (0-5 years of age)
• Be a team player
• Have strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to use initiative
• A passion for working with Early years