Do you want to get paid to play outdoors? Well, it’s not as simple as that, but you Earn, Play and Learn.
Fully supported by your nursery team, you will be studying for a work-based qualification and have the benefit of accessing a wealth of practical experience to develop your skills and knowledge. You will be studying for a CACHE qualification in Childcare. We also have opportunities to become a Forest School Practitioner.
As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will work alongside our qualified staff and Managers to experience the daily running of the nursery and support the children’s learning and development. At every stage of your apprenticeship journey, you will have the opportunity to work with children, their parents and other colleagues as part of the Nursery Team.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Working with children to promote health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toileting needs.
- Plan and deliver age/developmentally appropriate activities for children.
To kick start your childcare career, we are looking for the following skills and attributes:
- A genuine interest in a long-term career in childcare and education.
- Calm, fun and personable character.
- A good baseline understanding of Maths and English.
The nursery and its team are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Skills:
- Hardworking
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Love children
- Knowing how to use a tablet
- Good written and spoken English
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Uniform supplied
- £200 staff referral bonus
- 40-60% childcare discount
- Great career opportunities
- Training at least twice a year, apprenticeships and further education available.
- Support of passionate Early Years Specialists
- Access to company discounts, perks and rewards
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme EAP for legal, emotional advice and counselling
- Access to a video GP doctor, so you can book a 15-minute appointment within 15 minutes to 2 hours 24/7 and get your prescription delivered to home/work or ready to collect from a local pharmacy
Salary information: Depending on skills and experience. Once qualified, you could be earning up to £28,000 and beyond if you take on further training with us.
Working Week:
Here at The Butterfly Patch we offer several different working patterns.
Mon-Fri, 4 days with shifts between 7:30-18:30, totalling 40 hours per week with a 1-hour break.
About the company:
The Butterfly Patch nurseries are a privately-owned business with 6 nurseries in South London and Surrey area, with plans to expand. We pride ourselves on inspiring care and learning for our little ones. Every one of our nurseries has its own look and feel, but it is very much The Butterfly Patch. We are a growing business with 80+ employees, so there are always new opportunities for growth and progress in your career.
Location:
21B South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AA
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
