Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Key Responsibilities: -

Assist with planning and preparing activities Support children with their personal, social and emotional development Ensure the importance of safeguarding children is upheld at all times Work as part of a team to maintain a positive and welcoming environment Provide feedback to parents and carers on children's development

Key Requirements:

A desire to work with children and their families A positive attitude and good communication skills Ability to work well in a team  Willingness to learn and undertake training  A minimum of Grade 4 or above in maths and English GSCE (or equivalent)

In return, we offer a supportive and friendly working environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to gain a qualification in childcare.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you think you would be a great fit for our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Key Description-The candidate must already have a childcare level 2 qualification.

Training:
The successful candidate will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification whilst working at the setting The training will be done on works premises  It will be delivered as Hybrid model with face-to-face visits, webinars and online sessions For the early years educator, the qualification required is: Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will start on the Level 3 qualification and potentially have the opportunity to progress into room leader roles, the option to start the Level 5 course would be considered.

Employer Description:
The Nursery is owned by Abby who bought the nursery in summer 2020. As a parent Abby fully understands the expectations and needs of parents and carers and cares passionately about delivering the best childcare possible. Set within the town of Burton On Trent, with easy access to the A38 and A50 you couldn’t wish for a more central nursery yet with woodland walks just a few minutes away! The surrounding area offers lots of opportunities for interesting and unique experiences and endless learning possibilities. You are greeted by an incredible team of fun loving, enthusiastic, highly qualified professionals, who share Abby’s passion to be outstanding within their field and enjoy close and loving relationships with all the children within their care. All the rooms are bright and colourful and are full of exciting and fun, age appropriate equipment, designed to offer everything your little one needs to feel safe, secure and at home within their surroundings. The nursery is filled with fun and laughter and the children are challenged to maximise their full learning potential, both physically and emotionally – in order to give them the foundations that they need to become well rounded individuals and go on to lead happy, fulfilled and successful lives. We work very closely with parents and carers to ensure that you feel relaxed and confident that your child is safe and happy and update you with daily pictures and videos of your child, playing learning and achieving. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, fun and homely environment to ensure the very best start for your child. Choosing the right nursery is a very important decision – please take advantage of our free, no obligation trial session to help decide if our nursery is the one for you and your little one.

Working Hours :
Monday To Friday, shift pattern to suit 30 hours per week and will be agreed with manager. Working hours between 08:00-18;00 to be agreed. No weekend work

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