Nursery Assistant Apprentice - Early Years Practitioner

Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Rosewood Montessori Nursery 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 are met.

Training:

Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your employer, Rosewood Montessori Nursery, 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, Rosewood Montessori Nursery’s dedicated provider.

* Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
* Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification.
* Functional skills in Maths and English if required.

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:
The Rosewood Montessori cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday (Variable hours) all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed with 40 hours per week

Skills:
Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience