Norwich,Norfolk
£4.15 per hour.
Part- Time Permanent 35 hours per week.

Be part of the Spring family.

Do you want to train whilst you work and gain a qualification in early years?

All you need is a desire to work with children have strong communication skills, be creative, caring and engaging. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in childcare, and want to work with a leading nursery provider in the UK then we want to hear from you!

The role

Spring Thorpe Hamlet is a full day care setting in the heart of Norwich providing care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our opening hours are 7.45am to 6.15pm. The setting supports the Early Years Foundation Stages and staff pride themselves on creating positive and nurturing environments in order for the children to progress on to the next stage of their development. We are now looking for two apprentices to join our team and develop a career in Early Years Education. You will be supported and encouraged by our experienced team of childcare professional's to gain your qualification and reach your highest potential.

You will make a difference by:

-Working alongside nursery practitioners in supporting children's development, participating, planning and setting up activities for a range of children

-Developing successful relationships with children and their families

-Observing and track children's development and share this with parent/carers and other professionals

-Supporting children during mealtimes and toilet training

-Attending monthly staff meetings and 6 monthly parents/carers evenings

-Completing an apprenticeship to gain your childcare qualification, working within the setting to support the completion of your coursework and studies.

You will need:

-A genuine interest in childcare & a true passion and love for children.

-Patience, a friendly manner, and the ability to communicate with children, young people, colleagues and other adults such as parents and carers.

-A commitment to study time to help you achieve your qualification.

The way we work

We are proud to be part of Action for Children, a national children's charity and our success in Spring makes a difference. With over 150 years of experience in caring for children and young people, award winning Spring Nurseries developed its brand approach in 2016 to be modern, high quality and unmatched in terms of knowledge and learning opportunities for children under five years. Supporting children to learn, have fun and make friends in the brightest, engaging settings across England, Scotland and Wales.

Rewards

Because we believe in our people, and recognise their efforts for children, we give a little extra to say thank you. Find out about our comprehensive range of benefits here.

Guidant is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.