Senior Early Years Educator apprenticeship
About the role
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will also
be required to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be
required of you in accordance with the needs of the employer.
You are also required to be flexible and adaptable with respect to your role.
Purpose of Role:
- The Senior Early Years Nursery Practitioner is a key member of the early years team and is responsible for delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and interests
- Promote positive relationships in the early years setting
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children
- Support the children’s development, learning and play
- Be a Key Person carrying out all related responsibilities in
building relationships with a small group of children and their
families - Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork
- To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality
practice with regards to individual and group work with
children - To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team
for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and
visitors always - To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line
with Local Authority and Company procedures - To support the management team in supporting the nursery to
reach an ‘Outstanding’ grade with Ofsted - To embrace, understand and promote Super Start Limited
- Childcare and to understand the role you play as part of the
team to provide high levels of care and education
Working week
Monday - Friday. 7.30am - 6.30pm
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- Training will take place within the nursery setting, allowing you to learn in a real working environment
- You will also receive structured support from a Development Coach, with training sessions delivered on-site once a month to support your progress
- Once the apprenticeship has been completed there are opportunties to apply for roles as Room Leader and Deputy across 3 sites
Company benefits
- Up to 30% Childcare Costs for staff children
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WPA health insurance with up to £200 cash benefits
- Pension
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Clear references
About The Chapel Nursery
The Chapel Nursery has been setup in a purpose built facility at The Chapel at West Hill in Dartford. The Chapel has been restored with careful and detailed plan to house the children nursery. The rooms are open plan and adequate toilet facilities and access to outdoor play area. We have plenty of outdoor space for children to play within the premises and boundary of the nursery providing a safe and enabling environment for children's learning and development.