Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Spencers wood
Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Spencers wood
reading, RG7 1AA
Vacancy Detail
At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy, and to thrive as individuals. We believe that excellent childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our people who deliver exceptional education and care, always putting children and families first. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education for children attending the nursery. While gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting, you will also be working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them at all times, and engaging in a variety of interactive tasks such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model, develop friendly and professional relationships with staff and parents, and ensure you fully understand and follow safeguarding procedures. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of high street stores, a staff referral scheme with cash rewards, and heavily discounted childcare. We also prioritise your wellbeing with a dedicated ‘Wellbeing Day’, 24/7 remote GP appointments with home-delivered prescriptions, and a healthcare cashback plan covering treatments such as dental care and physiotherapy. Recognition is central to our culture, with initiatives like ‘May I Say Thank You’ month, an all-expenses-paid awards ceremony, reward points that can be converted into cash, and additional paid holiday during the Christmas closure to enjoy with your family and friends.Qualifications required
- Maths and English at Level 1 Desirable
Personal qualities
- Positive
- Practical
- Passionate about a career in early years
- Compassionate
- •Focused
Skills required
- Professional
- Communication
- Team working
- Ability to learn
- · Dedication
- · Patience
Future Prospects
Continued development and progressionOther Information
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit.Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
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