Nursery:   Willow Tree Nursery School, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4US
Hours:  40 hrs per week, Monday-Friday
Salary:   £6.40
Benefits:   Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

About Willow Tree Nursery School
With a magical play loft and adventurous outdoor spaces, Willow Tree is a much-loved nursery school in Clacton-on-Sea.

About you
You are someone who loves supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and you're looking for a role that will kick start your career in Early Years Education.

You have a natural, nurturing, openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK and would be proud to be involved in shaping the future of our younger generations.

What you'll be doing
An early years apprentice at Storal you will be given on-the-job training to help you build a career working with young children, typically from birth to five years old. You will gain hands-on experience while also studying towards a qualification.

Day to day you will be;

• Assisting with activities that support learning and development, following health and safety procedures, and helping with the physical care of children (feeding, napping, hygiene).
• Observing and supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development, under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Working under the supervision of our qualified early years staff who will provide you with mentoring, feedback, and guidance to ensure you learn best practices.
• Learning about child protection protocols, reporting procedures, and how to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Learning regulations specific to the childcare sector, like the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England.
• Developing skills to help you effectively communicate with young children, their families, and other staff.

What you'll need

• The right attitude and abilities
  
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable

What you'll get

• £6.40 national apprentice rate
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

* Please note that the recruitment process for this position will be managed in partnership with Realise Training, a third-party apprenticeship training provider, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all applicants.