About
Employer description
At Bell Day Nursery we strive to provide a safe and caring space for young children to build the strong foundations for learning, supporting both them and their families.
We are a community interest company, where adults model respect for one another and the children we care for. We see ourselves as an integral part of our wider community as we explore our rural market town and beyond.We understand that a child’s learning journey is driven by the child and their interests, however, we endeavor to provide new learning opportunities to encourage enquiring minds and lead them on to their next part of the journey of lifelong learning.We are a reflective, inclusive nursery, differentiating our curriculum to inspire and be accessible for all children. We encourage children to develop a sense of curiosity within a safe environment and give them the tools to build on a lifelong love of learning enabling them to reach their full potential.
At Bell Day Nursery we provide quality affordable childcare for the families in and around the local community. Quality childcare brings not only huge benefits for the children but also benefits for the whole community, enabling parents to start and/or return to work, combine employment with family life and enabling employers to retain and recruit employees from the local community. We want parents to feel confident about the quality of care that is provided for their child in order for them to have no concerns for their child’s health, welfare and early learning.
We continuously reflect on the quality we provide and further develop our practice in line with policy, research, best practice, internal and external feedback. We welcome parents’ opinions and contributions to the quality improvement process and actively seek feedback through questionnaires, parents’ evenings and informal discussion, which is recorded.
Main description
A fantastic opportunity has become available at a Bell Day Nursery in Saffron Walden. We are looking for an Apprentice Early Years Assistant to join our setting, to fit well within our friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Duties will include
- Caring for children
- Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
- Supporting children's play and learning
- Supporting children's development
- Adhere to all safeguarding practices
- Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years practitioner (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
You will achieve an Early Years Apprenticeship via Cambridge Regional College and a mentor.
- Safeguarding
- First Aid
- Food Hygiene
- FGM
- Prevent
- County Lines
- Health and Safety
- In house training
- Baby basics
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 3 or D) and Maths (grade 3 or D)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Future prospects
Career following on from completion and if on the level 2 qualification they would be able to follow onto a level 3 qualification
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/05/2025
Salary
£12,240 a year
Location
This job is located in Saffron Walden, Essex
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
