Level 2 Early Years Apprentice

Supervising Children Organising activities Developing Childrens Development Updating Childrens records Working closely with parents and staff Preparing food and drinks

Training:
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
Those looking to further advance in this vocation may wish to pursue the Early Years Educator apprenticeship (Level 3).

Employer Description:
Acorns Day Nursery is a privately owned, family-run nursery based in Winnersh, Berkshire. With a secure fingerprint entry system and air-conditioned playrooms, the setting offers places for 45 children aged 3 months - 5 years. Set within a private house located between Wokingham and Reading the nursery offers easy access to the M4 and convenient links to public transport via British Rail and local bus services. The nursery is beautifully decorated, well equipped and very homely, offering a nurturing environment which allows children to learn through exploration and play. The children are encouraged to learn through planned purposeful play experiences which offer a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities supported by a high staff-to-child ratio. Offering free flow onto an outdoor all-weather play area providing an outdoor extension to the nursery environment. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage with a particular focus on a child-centred approach nurturing each child's needs, interests and learning styles enabling them to become independent learners and reach their full potential.

Working Hours :
You will work full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shifts ranging between 7.00am - 7.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring,Kindness