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Apprentice Early Years Educator - Caversham Nursery School

Job details
Posting date: 14 January 2025
Salary: £23,152 to £23,152 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 February 2025
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Apprenticeship
Job reference:

Summary

37 Hours per week - Fixed term for 24 months - 52 Weeks per year - Required ASAP



Are you passionate about working with children 0 to 5 years old and eager to start your career in Early Years Education?

Caversham Nursery School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our supportive and friendly team.



About the Role:

As an Apprentice, you will:

Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
Support the development of children’s social, emotional, and educational needs through engaging activities and play.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Early Years qualification.

You will be supported in gaining experience and confidence with young children whilst studying to gain your Level 3 - Early Years Apprenticeship.


About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about supporting young children’s development.
Is eager to learn and committed to completing their Early Years apprenticeship.
Has good communication and teamwork skills.
Has a caring and responsible attitude and be committed to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to work

No prior experience is necessary, but a genuine enthusiasm for Early Years education is essential.



We can offer:

An opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting
The opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three outstanding Nursery Schools – New Bridge Nursery, Blagdon Nursery and Caversham Nursery.
Training and continuous professional development
A positive and enthusiastic staff team, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
The benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme
25 days paid holiday plus public holidays
50% Discounted childcare scheme
2 x Free Social Events per year
Cycle to work scheme
A range of local discounts


You will be very welcome and strongly encouraged to visit us here at Caversham Nursery School.



Please email admin@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5429 for more information.



Visit the Nursery School website for more information - https://www.reysfederation.org/caversham-nursery-school



Closing date: Applications to be reviewed up submission



Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We follow safer recruitment practises. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.

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