Childcare Apprenticeship - Ladybird Nurseries

Ladybird Nurseries- Penge 

The nursery is based over two floors in the old Station Master’s house and can accommodate 22 children daily between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The pre-schoolers (3-5 years) and toddlers (2-3 years) are based on the ground floor in two separate rooms, whilst the babies (3 months to 2 years) are based on the first floor in two rooms. The nursery is installed with comprehensive CCTV security systems and is also fully furnished with the highest quality furniture, with a large array of items from Community Playthings. There is a playground to the side and rear of the nursery. In this space children will find various outdoor toys, things to explore, as well as planting areas.

https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/

SWIFT childcare is an award-winning apprenticeship provider established over 10 years ago now. At SWIFT we know that becoming a world class childcare practitioner doesn’t just happen overnight, like everything, you need to learn your craft and develop practical skills to become an effective childcare professional. That’s why our apprenticeship programs are developed to provide people with the opportunity to learn everything they need to now to build a successful career in childcare to make a difference to future generations.

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:

• Working towards Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children
• Taking part in First Aid training as required
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery
• Working with teams across the nursery setting
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
• Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following Safeguarding rules and regulations to also meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.

Career Progression:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for :

• Continuous development in current nursery setting..... Room Leader positions/ Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing

This is a 14 month Apprenticeship and you will be working for a minimum of 30 hours a week in one of our Nurseries.