Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 2

Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Escrick Preschool

Permanent
Full Time
Apprenticeships & Internships Jobs
Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton, United Kingdom, OX7 5
Job Description

Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship - Banana Moon Day Nursery - Chipping Norton

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship / Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Chipping Norton.

Our nursery provides a caring, loving and secure environment for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Core Duties (Daily Tasks)
  • Support children's care and supervision
    • Help look after children aged 0-5 in a safe, secure environment
    • Assist with feeding, toileting, nappy changing, and general hygiene
  • Create a safe and welcoming environment
    • Keep rooms clean, tidy, and organised
    • Follow health & safety and safeguarding procedures
  • Assist with activities and play
    • Help set up and supervise play based learning activities
    • Encourage children to explore, play, and learn through fun experiences
Supporting Learning & Development
  • Help children develop social, emotional, and physical skills through play
  • Support planned activities led by qualified staff
  • Encourage communication, sharing, and independence
  • Observe children informally and report anything important to senior staff
Basic Responsibilities
  • Helping prepare snacks/meals and cleaning up afterwards
  • Setting up toys, resources, and outdoor play areas
  • Supporting routines (nap time, transitions, outdoor play)
  • Following nursery policies and staff guidance
  • Learning on the job and possibly working towards a qualification
Safeguarding & Professional Expectations
  • Always ensure children's safety and wellbeing
  • Follow safeguarding and nursery policies at all times
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be reliable, patient, and attentive
Requirements
  • Preferably have GCSE grades A -C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them
Hours
  • Banana Moon Day Nursery is open from 7:30am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday
  • The successful candidate will be required to work 30 - 40 hours per week
Benefits
  • Free parking
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discounted childcare
  • Social events
  • For each year of employment for 5 years staff would get an additional day's holiday (Up to 5 additional days within 5 years)