Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - Trotts Hill Primary School

Early Years Practitioners play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.

They will work as part of a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

An Early Years Practitioner:

Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based on the needs and interests of each individual child Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child.

Training:

Training is provided through a blended programme of individual and group training alongside virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals.

Training Topics include:

An understanding of how babies and young children learn and develop The importance of holistic development including cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, and social development An understanding of how to support assessment and planning and provide an enabling environment for babies and young children Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the well-being welfare of all babies and young children, including those with additional needs How to work co-operatively with parents/carers, colleagues, and other professionals to enhance babies and young children’s learning, enabling them to make progress As part of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard, you will also gain an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner qualification Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Training Outcome:

Career progression after this apprenticeship?

Practitioner in day nursery, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-school worker Transferable skills invaluable in the wider world of work Possible progression onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Trotts Hill Primary School. Trotts Hill is a welcoming and happy school where everyone is valued and respected. Staff place great emphasis on personal, social and emotional development by fostering caring attitudes, thoughtfulness, mutual respect, self-discipline and self-confidence. We aim to develop each child as an individual, nurturing their strengths and talents. Parents and carers play a very important part of school life and we value strong partnership with them. We encourage our parents to become involved in all aspects of school life, so that, as partners, we can promote high standards of learning, behaviour and attitudes to enable every child to reach their full potential. We believe Trotts Hill is a school to be proud of; a place where children learn and enjoy doing so. We welcome visitors to the school, please make an appointment with the school office or contact the school directly with any queries you may have. Kind regards, Mrs Liz Evans Headteacher Our Vision Our school vision is for Trotts Hill Primary to be a place where each individual is cared for deeply, valued and respected – Where everyone in the school community has the opportunity to learn in an environment full of excitement and fun, so they can grow up to be lifelong learners and assets in the community, society and world they live in.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed. Start date as soon as possible.

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