Recruitment
Apprentice
Role Details
Our apprentices gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards recognised qualifications. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and want to earn while they learn. Apprentices are supported by experienced colleagues and receive structured training to help build both confidence and competence. All training is funded and carried out in work time.
Candidate Requirements
There's no need for a qualification as you will work towards this with us. We are looking for a person with a big heart who is able to interact with the children and understand the impact of listening to the voice of the child to enhance their learning. You must be committed to protect children from harm through following safeguarding procedures and ongoing professional development.
Whilst experience is preferred but not essential the ability to interact, care and play with children, listening and responding to children in a child centred manner which Safeguards children is Paramount.
Responsibilities Include
To provide secure foundations for future learning through learning and development that is planned around the individual needs and interests of each child, and informed by the use of on-going observational assessment.
To have the highest regard for Safeguarding children and Child Protection, reporting any concerns immediately in line with the Whistleblowing Policy.
To build children’s resilience to radicalisation by promoting fundamental British Values, enabling children to have a positive self-esteem and be able to challenge extremist views, in line with the Prevent Duty and EYFS – PSED Development.
Support all staff, working together as a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Liaise with and support parents and other family members, respecting the confidentiality of information received.
To attend all out of work activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, parent’s evenings and Christmas parties, etc.
To be flexible working within the practices of the nursery to ensure the smooth running of the provision. Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking certain domestic jobs, preparing meals and cleaning equipment and the environment.
To work alongside the manager and colleagues to ensure the company values are met, delivering the best education in a homely caring environment, in which internal and external customers are supported and respected.
To have high regard for the quality of the nursery profile and uphold its standards at all times.
Provide a stimulating environment which it extends children’s development and learning.
To provide all children, irrespective of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background, learning difficulties or disabilities, gender or ability, with the opportunity to experience a challenging and enjoyable programme of learning and development.
To work in a multi-disciplinary partnership with other professionals and parents to best meet the needs of a child in line with the Core Assessment Framework.
Benefits Working with the Brook Babes team
- Enjoy Christmas shut down between Xmas and New Year to be with your family.
- Receive generous childcare discount.
- Whole personal approach to resilience and wellbeing to promote good mental health, putting people first.
- Health Care
- Receive increased holidays with length of service.
- Enjoy a Christmas Party and gift as a thank you for your hard work.
- Valued for your individual contribution to our ethos ‘Everybody counts’.
- Bank holidays off.
- Professional development that values, nurtures and develops people of all levels to influence change.