We are currently seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join our fantastic team at our Little Lambs Preschool,in Basingstoke.
Training on offer
This role is suitable for those who want to complete a level 3 Early Years Educator. You will be observed in the preschool and attending training at our training provider. Level 3 courses take approx 1-2 years to complete. In addition to the childcare qualification you will be offered First Aid, Managing children behaviour, food hygiene, manual handling and safeguarding training. You will also receive a workplace student mentor in the building at all time.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, secure and stimulating environment.
- To have knowledge, understanding and confidence in keeping children safe and implement our safeguarding procedures appropriately.
- Carry out a key person role building effective relationships with the parents and children and meeting their children’s individual care and learning needs.
- Supervise, observe, encourage and support the children in meeting their personal targets. through their interests ensuring they progress and develop leading them onto the path of school readiness.
- To plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum with the team to consistently meet the requirements of the EYFS.
- To establish a trusting relationship with parents through working in partnership with them, giving daily informative feedback in order to meet their child’s needs.
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
- To work as part of a team and with outside agencies supporting children’s needs appropriately.
- Undertake our mandatory induction program.
- Highest standards of Health & Safety & well being.
What we can do for you……The preschool will offer paid overtime, free parking, free uniform, FREE DBS check and an opportunity to develop your career within a progressive and forward-thinking company.
You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:
- Have a motivation to work in childcare
- Be passionate about working with early years
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- For level 3 qualifications you will need Maths and English qualifications at GCSE grade C/ 4+ or functional skills level 2.
Additional experiences/qualifications
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Share ideas and be innovative
- Have personal ambition and desire to achieve
**The preschool is committed to ensuring everyone in our organisation is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes support safer recruitment practices and all staff are required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction program. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and references will be obtained.**
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 03/09/2025
