Level 2 Early Years Practitioner – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Your role will include:

Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, and being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work is carried out and is provided throughout your role in a positive manner To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare.

Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to level 3 after that.

Employer Description:
Shining Stars was opened in January 2023 after our owner had outgrown her home as a childminder of 10 years. Previously to childminding Charlotte worked as a carer for Autistic adults. Once her first child of her own arrived finding Childcare to cater for parents who both worked shift work was near off impossible. After a lot of thought Charlotte decided to do something about this and became a childminder. A child care provider who would offer flexible start and finish times for those who do not work your normal 9-5 hours. Shining stars thrives on the warm, family atmosphere we have created and we encourage learning in a way that suits each individual child. We follow the EYFS curriculum in a way your child will understand and want to learn and grow. Our setting is small and welcoming to all children and no matter what we will love and cherish every child who walks through our doors - and their parents!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm, varied shifts.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience