Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

At Smart Tots Day Nursery 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 either a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

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 use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the 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:
Smart Tots Day Nursery has been part of the Banbury community for many years and is proud to have helped many generations on their way in life. Situated close to the heart of Banbury, this large period property cares for over eighty children, with the fun and education split over two floors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)

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