Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship - Woodlands Nursery (January Start)

This Nursery is situated just off Ruislip High Street, close to all local amenities and easily reached by nearby bus and London underground systems (Ruislip Station). The nursery is open 51 weeks of a year and located in a quiet cul-de-sac with a large secure grassed area. Co-Owners Debbie Gumm and Carol Hrano, mothers of children themselves, each have a wide varied experience of working in and administrating nurseries, both privately-owned and local authority- controlled. It is their emotional understanding as parents, first and foremost, combined with their vocational training which Carol and Debbie believe makes Woodlands such a unique childcare facility as opposed to many commercially driven nurseries. They have 50 years practical experience between them.

What they offer:

• A unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a thriving nursery setting.
• Three separate outdoor play areas for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children.
• Guidance from a team of professionals passionate about child development and Montessori education.
• Full-time hours (7:45am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday) with a supportive and friendly team.
• Easy access to public transport, just a 10-minute walk from Norbury train station, and local bus routes (50 and 109).
• On-site, unrestricted parking.

Who We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who is:

• Excited to learn and grow in the field of childcare.
• Friendly, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on children’s lives.
• Ready to embrace the Montessori approach and help children explore their environment confidently.

Why Join Us? This is more than just an apprenticeship—it’s a pathway to a rewarding career in childcare. You’ll gain invaluable skills, earn a qualification, and have the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment that values both its children and staff.

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 over night, 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.