Apprentice Early Years Apprentice

About this opportunity

The Yellow Door Day Nursery is currently looking for experienced level 3 early years practitioners. Our favourite type of people are happy, outgoing, friendly, funny and imaginative. We need someone who thinks nothing of collecting milk top lids and

The Yellow Door Day Nursery is currently looking for experienced level 3 early years practitioners. Our favourite type of people are happy, outgoing, friendly, funny and imaginative. We need someone who thinks nothing of collecting milk top lids and lollipop sticks ready for the perfect construction project. Has the best snake voice when reading The Gruffalo to a group of mesmerised children. The ideal person will also have a secret talent in doing all the actions to ‘Grand old Duke of York’ whilst moving the outdoor play equipment. The successful candidate will also know a great play dough recipe to help celebrate each one of the seasons.

In return we have lots of small people who want to share their magical journeys of discovery with you. You will become someone’s new best friend overnight and your life will be filled with sunshine and giggles.

I won’t deny it - we are looking for exceptional people.
You will join a community that cares about each other and our environment. We will look after you and your professional development by offering birthdays off , bonuses for 100% attendance, discounted childcare fees, fantastic training opportunities and great career progression (our nursery managers aren’t appointed, they are nurtured and grown).

A normal day would include:
-meeting and greeting families
-listening to childrens stories of awe and wonder
-getting messy
-reading stories
- cleaning up after meals, with a smile on your face
-Singing songs whilst carrying out caring duties
-making the ordinary exciting and interesting
- coming up with new teaching ideas with your team
-completing observations and snapshots of learning

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

English GCSE
Maths GCSE

A qualification in Health and Social Care would be looked upon favourably

Personal Qualities

To be of a smiley pleasant disposition, keen to learn and develop.

Skills

A proven record of outstanding attendance, the ability to work independently, the ability to complete assigned training on time.

To take direction and instruction with a smile on your face, to research teaching ideas independently and present them to your team, to be able to think on your feet and spot a job that needs to be done

To communicate effectively and clearly with the children in your care.