Would you like to work alongside a team of supportive and dedicated early years practitioners?
The Arches Nursery is looking to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Apprentice.
Our setting has an excellent reputation within the community, with a friendly and caring team. We are committed to providing the best care for children, and a fun and exciting environment to support them in their next steps of development.
The Arches Nursery is housed under two small railway arches, set in the vibrant East End and only a stone’s throw away from Epping Forest. We’re open 48 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday from 8am - 5.45pm.
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
The Role:
- To be responsible for the delivery of our curriculum, vision, and ethos.
- Deliver outstanding practice, high quality observations and planning that's tailored to each individual child.
- To provide a safe and nurturing environment and stimulating experiences for the children.
- To develop children’s confidence in their emerging abilities and provide opportunities for children to perform tasks independently.
- To provide lots of opportunities for language rich play and support children with their social interactions and how to manage their feelings and emotions.
- Proactively contribute new ideas to continually improve ways of working.
- Adhere to the nursery’s policies, procedures and safeguarding practices in day to day practice.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with the children, parents and team members.
- To be committed to reflective practice and continual professional development.
What you will need to bring with you:
- Previous experience working with children
- A commitment to achieving a L3 Early Years qualification
- Must be passionate about developing young minds and have a solid understanding of the EYFS
- Willingness to embrace the nursery’s approach, inspired by nature and the Montessori philosophy
- Have a creative and fun approach to learning reflected in your activities
- Be enthusiastic, proactive and a great team player
- Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Love the outdoors and find wonder in exploring the world around you whilst supporting children with their curiosity to learn
We offer competitive salaries, career progression and a fun, supportive and creative environment to work in, as well as some great benefits including:
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Ofsted outstanding bonus
- Team parties and celebrations
- Breakfast team meetings
- Your birthday off
- Continuous personal training and development
- Opportunities for in house promotion
- Employee referral scheme
- Company pension scheme
You should join us if:
- You would like the opportunity to be part of a special place and work in a beautiful and creative environment.
- You like the idea of a small and intimate setting with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and gentle approach.
- You like to have a fixed shift pattern, with no early mornings or late evening shifts.
- You enjoy creating new nature and Montessori inspired activities and spending time in the outdoor environment.
- You are looking to work in a happy and warm team environment with passionate, like minded people..
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. A DBS check will be required for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
