Nursery Apprentice

Participate in planning a curriculum that adheres to the nursery
philosophy that young children learn best through play (in collaboration with everyone in the team and led by our Early Years Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator) To attend weekly planning meetings in nursery time Help create an environment that nurtures children’s curiosity to
question why things happen, to develop the confidence to problem-solve for themselves and in collaboration with their peers and the adults who work with them Identify children who may have additional needs and report your
concerns to the manager and lead SENCO to enable them to organise and/or provide appropriate support Respond positively to spontaneous activities led by the children Develop and provide visual aids where required with support from
senior colleagues and/or our Early Years Teacher and Curriculum
Coordinator Share knowledge gained with the manager, SENCO, colleagues and parents Attend training courses to enhance your professional development Ensure to the best of your capability that the health and safety of
children, staff and parents is maintained at all times both inside and outside the nursery To read and adhere to nursery policies and in particular, Child Protection and Safeguarding, SEN, Risk Assessment, Health and Safety To understand the Welfare Requirements and have the empathy to nurture the well-being and self-esteem of every child The desire to research any new government initiative that will have an impact on the overall practice of this setting To attend monthly staff meetings

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required Your training will be 1 day a week at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there might be an opportunity to be offered a full-time position as a Nursery Practitioner
This will be reviewed by you and your employer at the end of your apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We endeavour to nurture the children’s long-term social and emotional development, boost their well-being and resilience, and help to build independence and character. Our high ratios help to provide consistent, warm and responsive care and to develop positive relationships with peers and other adults in the setting. At Ladybird Lane we strive to provide a welcoming, happy and safe environment for up to 30 children aged between 2-5. The nursery hall is bright and spacious and we have a large outdoor space with grass, trees, growing area (the children grow tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, peas, green beans, potatoes, herbs and a range of flowers to attract insects and bugs) plus a large area for the children to ride bikes and scoot freely without bumping into one another. Children are at the centre of everything the provision does. The environment is inviting and warm and relationships across the nursery are exceptionally strong. Key staff have positive attachments to children, and children feel safe, happy and confident in the setting. Parents are fully involved in this process to ensure consistency and reassurance (Ofsted: 2018)

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

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience