Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To be a positive role model for the children by showing respect to staff, parents, children and visitors.  To follow the Montessori practices, including helping the child to become independent, like putting on their own coats and shoes (age-related) To ensure that each child’s needs are identified and met through constant observation and monitoring.  To contribute to keeping the nursery environment clean and tidy in order to maintain a high standard of safety and hygiene and create a pleasant environment for the staff and children.  Key responsibilities include preparing daily activities, including craft, outside activities and nursery outings. snack and lunch practices and help with nappy and toileting routines, occasional packing away and setting up for the next session.

The successful candidate will have excellent personal skills to develop effective working relationships with children, staff, parents and professionals.  Must be friendly and approachable, have the ability to work as part of a team, be passionate about working in early years, self-motivated, capable of taking the initiative and support management requirements of the nursery.

Training:
Apprentice training Safeguarding level 1 and level 2 training Prevent training Food and hygiene training   Food allergy training First aid training

Training Outcome:

May lead to permanent position once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed.

Employer Description:
A Montessori nursery that takes 26 children 0-5 years per session in a busy Colchester, New Town area. Open 50 weeks a year, 8-5pm Monday to Friday.

Working Hours :
Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm with 30 mins for lunch. To work 25 – 30 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. Hours and days to be set at the interview.

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