Early Years Apprentice Level 2

To be a reliable member of a team, to work co - operatively and with flexibility To assist in a ‘key person’ system as directed and take special interest in a specified number of children To be an enabler and assist with careful planning and organisation of play settings, both formal and informal to provide for and extend learning To assist with observations and recording of children’s progress, looking for progression and continuity To be aware of the importance of each individual child’s background and culture and to be able to work with children, staff, and parents in accordance with the Nursery’s Equal Opportunities Policy To make parents/guardians feel welcome, encouraging them to participate in their child’s development To keep up to date on new developments in childcare (through training) To undertake shared responsibility for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the nursery To assist in the preparation of snacks and meals, ensuring the children receive an adequate, nutritional and well-balanced variety in their diet To attend parent’s events, be involved in fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery To maintain their continuous professional development To follow the nursery uniform policy To know the nursery's safeguarding policies and act accordingly within them  To attend all training the nursery deems fit

Training:
Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner as well as Functional skills if applicable Training is delivered at the workplace English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

Training Outcome:
To continue onto Level 3 if a position is available

Employer Description:
100-day place Nursery with 30-40 members of staff a week working different shifts. 6 rooms from the age of 3 months to 8 years old.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed. Hours will be between 30-36 each week.

Skills:
Team working,Initiative