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:
At Little Fellows Day Nursery, it is our passion to ensure children are in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Our children learn through child initiated play to enhance all areas of learning. Every child is unique, they are treated as individual and given opportunities to explore. We adhere to the guidelines set out by the EYFS Our activities at Little Fellows are designed to meet your child's emotional, intellectual and physical needs. We support children's movement and physical development with our outings, as well as their social skills, self regulation amongst others as we help them, build their cultural capital. We follow the child and their many languages and we allow them to expand their play. Our qualified staff are passionate and committed to our mission.

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