Early Years Apprentice

Plan & implement developmentally appropriate & inspiring activities for children aged 0–5 years in line with a nature-centred approach. Create a safe & nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Provide individualised care and support to meet the unique needs of each child. Foster positive relationships with parents and families, maintaining open communication.
Monitor and assess children's progress and feedback through parent partnership meetings. Collaborate with other educators to develop & implement curriculum plans. Maintain a clean & organised home-based environment. A minimum of 6 hours per week is spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training:

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

Training Outcome:

As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team, there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Employer Description:
At Little Toes Day Nursery, they are proud to be a family-run business with a passion to provide exceptional childcare within a home-away-from-home environment. In their nursery, they help children aged 6 weeks to 5 years to expand their comfort zones in a way that’s safe, secure, and highly individualized. Their team of childcare experts and educators are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning. They are a friendly and supportive team and offer ongoing support and development to all staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience