Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

At Finchampstead Day Nursery & Pre-school, we believe it takes a village to raise a child and it takes a nursery to complete the village.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards a Level 2.

Duties include;

• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests
• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development
• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
• Carries out observations and uses these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for their interests in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children
• Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
• Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities


In return for hard work and dedication we offer;
Staff welfare ethos
Stamp cards
Bike to work scheme
Childcare discount
Development opportunities

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of 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:

You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you’re working ensures career progression.

Employer Description:
Finchampstead Day Nursery has been well established on the site of Nine Mile Ride School for many years, providing excellent childcare to local families. The cosy, purpose-built setting, features large open plan rooms and varied outdoor play space for children aged from 3 months to 5 years

Working Hours :
40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience