Early Years Apprentice Practitioner

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be expected to provide the highest standard of care and education while gaining hands-on experience in a high-quality childcare setting and working towards recognised childcare qualifications. Your responsibilities will include identifying and meeting each child’s individual needs, supervising and supporting them throughout the day, and engaging in a variety of interactive activities such as reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies. You will act as a positive and practical role model.

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Continued development and progression.

Employer Description:
At Grandir UK and our West Drayton nursery we are passionate about providing the best childcare to cater to every child’s individual learning needs and aim to support and encourage their interests. Our nursery is situated within easy access of West Drayton train station, and only a few minutes drive from Harmondsworth road, West Drayton. West Drayton community centre is located within five minutes drive

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working