Nursery Apprentice - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Rainbow Day Nursery School is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our team.

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn!

What You’ll Do:

As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-world experience working in a day nursery. You’ll be paired with a buddy to guide you, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery.

Your apprenticeship will include training days and practical days at the nursery.

Your typical day will include:

* Assisting team members to provide top-notch care and education for children
* Building authentic and meaningful relationships with children and their parents/carers
* Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage their involvement in nursery life and their child's learning
* Working with nursery staff to ensure children’s needs and requirements are met

Training:

Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your employer, Rainbow Nursery School, which will provide on-the-job training and incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday.

You’ll work towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. Training is delivered by Realise, Rainbow Nursery School's dedicated provider.

Training Outcome:

Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and qualifications, you might progress to:
Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery, leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll also mentor team members.
Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining high care standards.
Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for children's growth.
Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard work.

Employer Description:
Rainbow Nursery is a slice of the country within the city, Based in Kentish Town, on the border between Camden and Islington. We are a small children’s nursery offering care and education to children 2 to 5 year olds.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 36 hours per week

Skills:
Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience