Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Responsible for assisting with delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and interests. Build effective relationships and fully engage with children, parents and colleagues. Provide an outstanding childcare experience in a happy setting where our mini people can grow and thrive

All members of the Minibugs family will champion and fully embed the Minibugs standards.

Be conversant with the standards; policies, practices and procedures operated within Minibugs Nurseries and abide by them

Support the children’s development, learning and play through planning appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Assist with operating a programme of activities suitable to the age range of the children in conjunction with other staff.

Champion Minibugs commitment to safeguarding children by following the company’s safeguarding policy and procedures and the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB)

Engage effectively with parents / carers to support children’s development. Gain understanding of settling-in and transitions for all children, and how these are communicated to parents, carers and colleagues.

Be flexible with regards to working in different rooms as and when required to ensure effective operation of the nursery. 

Perform any other duties as required by the management team or Room Leader within the scope and spirit of the role.

Training:
TLC, Pool, Redruth and in the workplace. Day release once a month, work based learning. Level 3 Early years educator apprenticeship standrd, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

Full time practitioner role may be offered to the right candidate

Employer Description:
Nursery/childcare

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7.15am to 6.15pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness