Childcare Apprentice - Jack in The Box Nursery
Jack in The Box Nursery · 34 Albert St, Slough SL1 2BJ, SL1 2BJ
Early years educator (level 3)
You will work five days a week in your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities, from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend college once a month.
The work
Duties will include:
- Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
- Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality
- Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality
- Work well as part of a team
- Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day
- Work in partnership with parents
- Attend parent events and meetings as required
Training
Level 3 Early Years Educator, apprentices will attend day release.
Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in maths and English and Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You could progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery, going into team-leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship, should you wish.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Caring
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery. There will be a lot of cleaning to do, and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work, but it is very rewarding.
The employer
The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Nurseries offer high quality care and education, by highly motivated, knowledgeable staffing. The individual needs of children are supported to enable them to reach their full potential. Our learning environments allow children to explore, initiate their own play and grow as individuals. https://nurseries.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/nursery-in-slough.asp?fldArea=1&fldMenu=0&fldSubMenu=0&fldKey=2
Workplace
- Jack in The box, 34 Albert St, Slough SL1 2BJ, Slough, SL1 2BJ