Level 2 AYEP in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your role will include:

Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector. Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children. Work (under supervision) providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities. Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
Collaborate with colleagues ensuring the highest standards of
work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner. To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas. Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy. Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment.

Training:
The course will take place in the setting. Your tutor will come to you. 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare! Initially you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a level 3 after that.

Employer Description:
Warlingham's new Day Nursery & Pre-School is now open! We are pleased to offer childcare for ages 3+ months at our spacious setting, with extensive outdoor play area and private fields all around. Starting out as Louise's Little Lambs Childminding, over the past 9 years we have grown to full capacity. Our new setting has plenty of space both inside and out so we can accommodate all our existing children, plus all those who have been on our waiting list. There's a bright, large open plan baby room with soft safety flooring, views of green playing fields and access to a secure outdoor play area with padded artificial lawn. Our Pre-School room is set in a large hall, and has a wide range of educational resources and play activities. Off the hall, we have an additional play room with direct access to our secure outdoor play area. Currently we have spaces available from 07:00 - 18:30, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday on a flexible shift rota between 6.30am and 6.30pm. Hours are flexible.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness