Apprenticeship in Childcare - Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School

Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School

Montessori classroom embracing a forest school and sustainability focused curriculum

Their welcoming preschool stands apart by offering child-centric designs and high-quality teaching, influenced by our love of nature. Perfectly located in the heart of Bowes Park, our nursery is embedded right in the centre of the community we’re proud to be part of.  At Woodland Wanderers, they are big fans of the Montessori Approach, which they blend with the benefit of a forest school education. Here, they can really embrace the essence of sustainability – something which is deeply ingrained in their ethos. They believe there are strong links between all three of these disciplines, and they want to help their children gain a deep understanding of them through a child-centred, holistic and empowering curriculum.

An inclusive approach to child development – where soft skills, hard skills and mental health are valued equally – enables everyone to flourish in their setting. They seek to nurture well-rounded, capable children who are equipped to deal with the challenges of life as they are encountered.

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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.