Childcare Apprenticeship (E)

• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Developing into a Level 3 educator, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Our nursery is situated in a well-liked area of Ilford. Catering to the needs of families in the area, we offer exceptional childcare and education for babies and young children, spanning from three months to five years old. Our doors are open year-round, Monday to Friday, providing a reliable and consistent service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Christmas week, the summer break, and bank holidays. At Sunflower, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for the growth and development of every child in our care. We acknowledge that making childcare decisions can be a challenging task. To ensure you choose the best nursery for your needs, we highly recommend booking a viewing. If you’re interested and would like to arrange a visit to our nursery, please feel free to contact us via email or telephone. Alternatively, you are welcome to drop by the nursery in person, where our team would be more than happy to assist you and provide any information you may need. We look forward to welcoming you and showcasing the warm and nurturing environment we offer at our Nursery.

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

• Supporting the development of childcare provision
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
• Supporting children’s learning and development
• Supporting children’s self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations