Babysteps Daycare Smethwick / Apprentice Early Years Educator

As an apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your duties may include:

• Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
• Play alongside and with children to support their play
• Contribute to children’s records through observation
• Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
• Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
• Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times
• Working alongside outside agencies in supporting the children
• Qualities
• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and caring
• The ability to interact positively with children and adults
• Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Motivated
• Good time keeping

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Employer information

At Baby Steps Child Care, they provide daycare for children aged 0-5 years old. The Nursery provides child care for children aged between 0 - 5 years of age and the afterschool/holiday clubs offer child care from 5 -16 years of age. Their team of educationalists strive to give emphasis on the development of every single child. They do their best to provide children with a comfortable and secure environment also while developing their educational, physical, social and emotional needs at the same time. Babysteps are a small family orientated nursery, with 40 places, located on Reginald Road Smethwick B67 5AQ. They are Ofsted Registered and the staff have been providing childcare since 2007.