Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Apprentices play a crucial part in supporting the delivery of welfare and care in the early years. Supported by a suitably qualified early years' educator, you will interact and work with the children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities.

Please find below the duties and expectations of an early years practitioner apprentice: 

Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge  Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage  Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met  Support children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities  Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond  Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or the birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them  Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care  Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with a dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities 

Your training assessor will meet with you regularly to provide teaching, learning and feedback from assessments completed. To support your progress, you will be required to complete a reflective journal of the learning you have undertaken and discuss this with your training assessor.

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Completing a Level 2 Early Years qualification unlocks roles with more responsibility—including planning, leading activities, and working more independently in line with EYFS standards.

Employer Description:
At First Class Nursery School, we are committed to providing the essential foundations for learning, growth, development and fun. We encourage our children to explore their developmental boundaries and independent ways of thinking within our nurturing environment. Providing a first-class service to our children and their families since 1995.

Working Hours :
Rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm (Monday to Friday).

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience