Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

The successful candidate will work as part of a team withing a busy nursery setting.

Working With Children/Key Children Planning Activities Carry Out Daily Observations

Training:

The successful candidate will start a Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification with Eden Training whilst working at the setting. 

Hybrid Delivery model will be confirmed Onsite Training with no travelling

Training Outcome:

Potential for employment within the industry or seek further education once qualified. 
Must have: 
1. Empathy - this is required to be able to meet the needs of individual children in our care 
2. Friendly personality 
3. Fantastic interpersonal skills and good team spirit 
4. Good communication skills 
5. An enhanced DBS 
6. Punctual & honest 
Essential 
1. Ability to build strong relationship which essential for learning and development 
2. Ability to create a stable, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop 
3. Ability to work with colleagues of different backgrounds 
4. Reliable, responsible with a caring and friendly personality 
5. Ability to communicate and listen to children 
6. Ability to understand child behaviour and care 
7. Ability to be efficient, expressive and creative 
8. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly 
9. Having vivid imagination and being creative with the environment as we understand that the environment is the third teacher for a nursery setting 
10. Ability to be organised and practical 
11. Ability to practise inclusiveness at all levels 
12. Ability to plan activities 
13. Enthusiastic and committed 
14. To be flexible and adaptable in work 
15. Computer Literate 
Why should you work with Bluebirds Day nursery? 
1. Bluebirds has a Strong Company Culture because of it’s a positive, inclusive, and collaborative setting. This allows us to attract talent by creating a supportive environment where employees feel valued and motivated. 
2. Growth Opportunities: Bluebirds offer opportunities for career development, training, and advancement makes a company appealing. This shows a commitment to employee growth and long-term success. 
3. Work-Life Balance: Companies that prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements especially with staff with young families e,g working hours to suit your family needs, Term-time only, Permanent short shift e.g AM or PM shifts or permanent all year-round full week. 
4. Innovative Environment: Bluebirds that embraces innovation and encourages creative and critical thinking is attractive to individuals. Every idea given is considered as long as it is in line with both safeguarding and the welfare of children and colleagues. 
5. Compensation and Benefits: We offer 28 days holiday (pro rata ) in a year inclusive of 8 bank holidays and a week off during Christmas. Team building includes all staff Christmas meal. 
6. Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Our staff reflects our community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This assisted us in attracting a broad range of talent, making our nursery a desirable place to work for individuals from all backgrounds. 
7. Purpose-Driven Mission: It is our mission to produce children that are school ready, ardent, confident and independent learner and this is mission is infused into all out staff. This makes our nursery attractive to those who want to feel that their work makes a difference in the world. 
8. Leadership and Management: Good leadership that communicates a clear vision, provides support, and values employee input. 
9. Stable and Growing Business: With good, reference checks, good probation outcome, excellent interpersonal skills and excellent work ethics, your job is secured as long as you want it. 
 

Employer Description:
Bluebirds is a company that is reliable to build your career. Bluebirds is committed to safeguarding of both children and our staff and takes all necessary steps to keep this up.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed with the employer. 30 hours per week

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