Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

You will be supervised by a qualified member of staff, who will show you all the company policies and procedures required for this position, including Health and Safety in the workplace. You will be required to make sure that the nursery areas are clean and tidy at the end of the day, in preparation for the following day.

The Apprentice's Role:

Supervise and ensure the safety of children in the childcare facility Engage children in age-appropriate activities and educational experiences Assist with basic care routines, including feeding and diaper changing Support educators in implementing educational curriculum and activities Maintain a clean and organised childcare environment, following safety protocols Document children's behaviour, growth, and development Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about children's progress Collaborate with fellow childcare staff to create a nurturing atmosphere Acquire essential first aid and CPR certification for emergency response Engage in continuous professional development to improve childcare skills and stay current with best practices

Training:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard Apprenticeship.

Functional skills in maths and English (if required).

Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer. You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.

As an additional qualification, you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.

Training Outcome:

The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training with a view to future employment.

Once having completed the Level 2 qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards an Advanced Level 3 to further enhance your skills.

Employer Description:
Little Orchards Nursery is based in Sparkwell and offers high quality education and childcare for children ranging from 0 - 5yrs. All of their staff are highly qualified and experienced and the nursery has been rated Good by Ofsted on their last inspection. They provide an environment that is warm, secure and stimulating in which they support and encourage children to achieve a high level of well-being and reach their full potential by valuing them as individuals, building their resilience, setting boundaries and respecting each other and the world they live in. They continually strive to improve the service they provide by encouraging feedback and working on quality improvements wherever possible. The staff also have a wide variety of training including providing care for children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and the nursery is committed to being an inclusive provider. *Past Apprentices* Little Orchards have successfully recruited and trained apprentices since opening their doors in 2015. The employer is very keen on training their apprentices at level 2 and then encouraging them to progress on to their advanced level 3 apprenticeship. They are looking for a motivated enthusiastic apprentice to join their hard working team.

Working Hours :
You will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, hours will vary (to be confirmed). With 28 days holiday entitlement (incl. bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience