Salary £236.8 per week
Duration 18 months
Advert opening date 03/06/2025
Advert closing date 08/07/2025
Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery are looking for an keen and eager apprentice to join their existing team who is ready for a career in Early Years. This is a privately owned setting in Edgbaston, Birmingham, set in a lovely converted building with their own garden providing an outside play area for the children.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Under supervision, keep records of children’s development and learning journeys
Liaise professionally with and support parents and other family members
Be able to work well in a team
Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, fundraising events, etc.
To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
To assist in enhancing the developmental progress of children
To implement the daily routine within the nursery
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected
Full description will be given at the interview
Good Maths- A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential
Early years level 2 is desired but not essential providing you have relevant experience or qualifications
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard qualification (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours). This will be delivered in the workplace. Off-the-job training will be given as a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete all the necessary training, this will be delivered in the workplace.
Within this standard you will also complete:
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Functional skills maths and English, if required
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.
Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.
