L3 Nursery Practitioner Apprenticeship

To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. Attend safeguarding training to ensure knowledge is up to date. To help to set up the room(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away and clean at the end of the session. To be a key person’s assistant to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To assist with the teaching of children to a high standard, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. To support mealtimes within the setting.

Training:

The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

This qualification is structured around the following four themes:

Health and well-being. Legislation, frameworks and professional practice. Play, development and learning for school readiness. Professional development.

The training will take place within the educational setting with no day release required to college and you will have regular reviews with your tutor every 4 - 6 weeks.

You will also gain a level 3 certificate in Paediatric First Aid.

Training Outcome:
The candidate can expect a full time position within the nursery as a nursery practitioner or room leader.

Employer Description:
We have been serving our community for over 18 years. Castalia Montessori (formerly known as Headstart Day Nursery) provides childcare for the E14 area, Tower Hamlets and its surrounding areas. Our 2023 “Good” Ofsted report commented that “Children are happy and play independently. Staff are kind and warm with the children. They provide a varied range of activities based on children's interests”.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Patience