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Organisation – Circadian Nest Nursery

Apprenticeship Type – Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Salary - £8 - £12.71 per hour

Hours – September start date. This role is based on a Monday to Friday schedule, with working hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm, offering a consistent routine and a great work-life balance with no weekend working.

Job Overview –

This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision.

Key Duties –

Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.

Duties may include:

• Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils,
• Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning,
• Support in producing learning resources,
• Support to assist in pupil supervision,
• Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs,
• Reporting pupil progress to the teacher
• Work within the schools policy and procedures,
• Working to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and completing work in a timely manner,
• To the accountabilities above, the apprentice may be required to undertake any of the duties normally

Skills and Attributes –

• Empathy and understanding of children under five.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
• Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Administrative and basic IT skills
• Calm and caring nature
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative

Personal qualities –

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
• A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
• Able to perform under stress
• A creative thinker
• A good sense of humour

Benefits –

• Learn from experienced leaders from day one, with dedicated mentorship from a qualified Level 6 Manager and Level 3 Deputy Manager to support your development and confidence.
• Be part of something special, joining a small, friendly team in a brand-new nursery where your ideas, input, and contribution will help shape the culture and environment.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Plan for your future with access to our workplace pension scheme.
• Convenient location with excellent transport links, just a short walk from Cowley Road and easily accessible via regular bus services from Oxford city centre.
• Modern on-site facilities designed to support both staff and children.
• Grow your career with us through ongoing CPD, training, and progression opportunities as the nursery continues to expand and develop
• Why join us?
  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new and exciting nursery from the very beginning, where you'll be valued, supported, and encouraged to build a rewarding long-term career in early years education.

Future Prospects –

The qualification can also open the door to a range of career opportunities within the childcare sector.