Nursery Educator Apprentice - Chelmsford
Nursery Educator Apprentice - Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 0EB
Vacancy Detail
At kinderzimmer, we are passionate about creating high-quality learning environments that prioritise each child’s individual development. With over a decade of experience, we have grown to become one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers, supporting more than 4,500 children. We are currently seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our team on a 40-hour-per-week contract, working on a rota between 7:30am and 6:30pm. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities, maintain developmental records, and support the integration of children with special needs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and families, uphold nursery policies, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Additional responsibilities include attending training and meetings, assisting with inspections, safeguarding children, and supporting daily routines such as meal preparation, toileting, and cleaning. We offer a competitive hourly wage ranging from £7.55 to £11.44 depending on age and experience, 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, nursery closure during Christmas week, and a dedicated Wellness Day. Employees also benefit from a Fiit fitness subscription, a discount membership card with a free tastecard, and access to Flick, a leading training platform offering CPD-accredited courses to support ongoing professional development.Qualifications required
- Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.
- Experience of working in a childcare is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop
Personal qualities
- Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
- Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
Skills required
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
Future Prospects
Opportunities to progress within the groupOther Information
This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.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 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
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