Level 3 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in conjunction with other team members Keep records of children’s development and learning journeys and share these with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life Support all staff and engage in maintaining a good staff team Liaise with and support parents and other family members as required Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parents evening, etc. Be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snacks, meals, cleaning equipment, laundry etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s vision is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Record accidents in the accident book. Ensure parents sign Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child Respect the confidentiality of all information received

Training:
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Early Years Educator Level 3 standard On completion the apprentice will receive Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level 

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, it could lead to a permanent role

Employer Description:
Yeovil College has been serving the community in and around Yeovil for almost 140 years. The College was first formed in 1887 when Somerset County Council began formally organising Science and Art classes in Yeovil. In 1947, the first Principal was appointed to lead Yeovil Technical College and when secondary education in the Yeovil Borough was reorganised in 1974, Yeovil College became one of the early tertiary colleges to be formed in England. Today, Yeovil College remains passionate about its role as a key provider of education and training in South Somerset and North and West Dorset. It remains committed to its role as a tertiary college for the whole community.

Working Hours :
37 hours a week, all year round between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Fixed Term 18 – 24 months

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience