Early Years Educator Apprenticeship presso LMP Group

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Incredible Kids Day Nursery

About the employer

Incredible Kids was established in 2013 by entrepreneur and mother of six, Samantha Corbin, on the site of the former Pride Park Day Nursery in Derby. Sam soon went on to increase the Incredible Kids offering via the acquisition of our Hilton setting in 2014 and new-build of Ashby in 2016. Sam’s passion for childcare shines through the welcoming, diverse and nurturing environments that have been created for all of our Incredible Kids and employees alike. We strive for brilliance in everything that we do. Sadly, Sam lost her short battle with Cancer on Sunday 16th July 2017. The Incredible Kids team, under the direction of Chris Corbin (Sam’s husband), work tirelessly to deliver on Sam’s mission: To give a child the best possible start in life by providing a warm, safe nursery environment where each child can learn and develop their individual personality.

About the Role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.30am - 5.30pm (To be confirmed), 40 hours per week
• Wage: £7.55 per hour 
• Location: 2 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8AJ
• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Early Years Educator
• Duration: 18 months 

Overview of the role: 

We are seeking a kind, caring, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an apprentice. This role is dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for the children within our nursery, while fostering a nurturing, stable, and supportive environment for both the children and their families. 

Key responsibilities: 

• To arrive at work in good time, in uniform, to allow your belongings to be put safely away and be ready to start in allocated room at the start of your shift.
• Ensure ratios are maintained at all times.
• To promote wellbeing and healthy eating practices for all children.
• To ensure that each child’s needs are recognised and met.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support & stimulation.
• To assist with the keeping of children’s records of achievements.
• To greet all children, families and carers
• To offer reassurance to new families and support them in settling in.
• To always maintain a friendly yet professional relationship/approach with families/carers.
• To complete required documentation/paperwork & forms (including online portal).
• To promote a stimulating, enabling & challenging environment for all children.
• To help set-up the room for the daily programme and/or help tidy away at the end of the day.
• To ensure that the nursery environment (within all communal areas and in children’s rooms) are kept, and maintained, to a high standard of hygiene with regular sanitising and sterilising.
• To advise the Nursery Manager of any concerns about children, parents, carers, other Staff, nursery environment, or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To maintain confidentiality regarding any information regarding children, their families, carers or other Staff which is learned as part of the job inside or outside of the workplace.
  
• To follow all Nursery Policies & Procedures at all times.
• To attend staff & planning meetings as required.
• To attend in-service training courses & meetings as required.
• To have respect for each other at all times.
• To ensure that all College/Distant Learning is completed according to any set deadlines.
• To inform the Nursery management and Nursery Manager if there are any changes to your circumstances with College/Distant Learning that could affect your qualification result or suitability to work with children.
  

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification across a total duration of 18 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
  
• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork skills 
• Good listening skills 
• Ability to demonstrate empathy
• Safeguarding Awareness
• Passionate about childcare and looking for a long-term career in the sector 
• Eager to learn and grow

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) - Essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4)  - Essential
  

Experience Required:

• Some personal or professional experience in childcare - Preferred 

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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