Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Job overview

The Little Explorers Day Nursery is based within the grounds of Queens Hospital in Romford.

We offer childcare and education for children from 3 months to 5 years of age for staff that work at BHRUT. Our most recent OFSTED rating in 2023 was classed as 'Good'. We are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner who is keen, confident and friendly, to join our established Day Nursery team working full time 37.5hr per week.

You will be proactive in approach, a good team player and able to work upon your own initiative. You will be required to have good communication and organisational skills, you will gain specialised knowledge in all areas of the EYFS.

We work a shift pattern as the Day Nursery as we are open from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday. We encourage new ideas and an active contribution to the Day Nursery becoming an 'Outstanding' provider.

As this is an Apprenticeship post, alongside the role you will complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:

Be 16 years old or over

Have the right to work in the UK with a visa that covers the duration of the apprenticeship

Have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

Main duties of the job

This role will include working as part of a team to create a happy, safe and stimulated environment for all children, aged up to 5 years of age and to meet the individual needs of the child.

To encourage children’s development and assist in their learning.

To undertake domestic responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards and cleanliness and to adhere to all policies and procedures.

Always maintain confidentiality and be aware of Safeguarding procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.