The Nursery is situated in a quiet residential area of Woodley. We occupy a two story Tudor building with a large secure outside space to the rear. The children can ride bikes, play in the sand pit and enjoy a range of different activities on the private and spacious artificial grassed lawn. The children also receive weekly sports coaching and a music and movement session. Our Nursery has a defibrillator in place. We believe this is such an important piece of kit to have to hand in the case of a medical emergency, all staff have received training in how to use a defibrillator.
Once you are qualified you can move onto complete your level 3 Ealry Years. Once you've achieved your Level 3 qualification in Early Years in the UK, there are several job opportunities available to you in the early childhood education sector.
Here are some roles you might consider:
- Early Years Educator: Working directly with children aged 0-5 in settings like nurseries, preschools, or reception classes
- Teaching Assistant: Supporting teachers in early years settings, helping with lesson planning and classroom management
- Nursery Manager: Overseeing the operations of a nursery, managing staff, budgets, and ensuring that the educational standards are met.
Playworker: Facilitating play activities in various settings, including schools, community centers, and playgroups - Childminder: Running your own childminding service, caring for children in your home
- Learning Support Assistant: Supporting children with additional needs or disabilities, helping them integrate into early years settings
- Early Years Consultant: Advising early years settings on best practices, regulations, and developmental programs (often requires additional experience or qualifications)
- Family Support Worker: Working with families to provide guidance and support around child development and welfare
- Morning Setup: Prepare the classroom or play area by arranging furniture, setting up learning materials, and ensuring the environment is clean and safe
- Welcoming Children: Greet children and their parents as they arrive, helping them transition into the nursery environment
- Supervision and Safety: Monitor children's activities to ensure their safety and encourage positive interactions among peers
- Assist with Activities: Support lead staff in planning and conducting educational activities, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, and games
- Meal and Snack Times: Help with serving meals and snacks, ensuring children eat healthily and follow proper meal routines
- Hygiene Practices: Supervise children during washing hands and bathroom breaks, promoting hygiene practices
- Educational Support: Assist in implementing learning activities tailored to the developmental needs of the children (cognitive, physical, social, emotional)
- Observation and Documentation: Observe children's behaviors and progress, documenting milestones and any concerns for discussion with supervisors
- Engage in Play: Actively participate in playtime, encouraging social skills and creativity while supporting children’s individual interests
- Clean-up Duties: Help maintain a tidy, organised space by participating in clean-up after activities and ensuring equipment is stored properly
- Communication with Staff: Attend staff meetings and training sessions, sharing observations and learning from experienced staff
- Parent Interaction: Occasionally communicate with parents about their child’s day, reinforcing positive experiences
- Personal Development: Engage in continuous learning through training opportunities, workshops, and feedback from supervisors
- These activities can vary depending on the specific nursery and the age group of children being cared for
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- You will attend classes at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR
Shifts may vary shifts to be confirmed between Monday - Friday.
