Apprentice Nursery Worker

Early Years:

Interacts with children, using appropriate language and open body language. Provides a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in-order to encourage confidence, independence and help children to learn. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy nursery, ensures daily routines are adhered to. Assist in the completion of key person children’s development records where required. Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children. Reports any concerns about children to the room leader, mentor or Safeguarding Officer.

General:

Ensures that operational procedures are fully understood and consistently followed. Communicates effectively with parents and visitors where appropriate. Appropriately consoles children if they become upset, applying appropriate positive behaviour intervention techniques. Actively contributes as part of the team, attending team meetings and activities.

Self-Management:

Studies a recognised early years qualification within one of the Bright Little Stars authorised apprenticeship paths and is wholly committed to the training programme Is mindful of personal safety and safety of colleagues Acts professionally, follows all employee guidance as set out in the Trainee Apprenticeship Handbook Attends training courses to further personal development and meet statutory guidelines

Training:

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

•  Work towards gaining a full Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Qualification.

•  Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

•  Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.

•  Standard and End Point Assessment.

•  Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required).

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Training Outcome:

Potential for full time practitioner position.

Employer Description:
Private Day Nursery.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 9am-4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Creative