Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship at Playaway Day Nursery, Burnham-On-Sea

Duties will involve:

Developing and promoting positive relationships with children and supporting their speech, language and communication Engaging with parents/carers to meet the needs of their children Using observations to make assessments and planning activities to meet individual needs Working to early years foundation stage standards Safeguarding children Promoting diversity, equality and inclusion Planning and supporting personal care routines Preparing activities to support children’s creativity and imaginative play Supporting children through transitions There will also be an expectation that the successful candidate will attend staff meetings

Training:
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Functional Skills in English and maths if required End Point Assessment: knowledge test & professional discussion

Training Outcome:

 Further training and potential for employment.

Employer Description:
Playaway Day Nursery is registered to care for and educate children aged from four months to five years. Its philosophy is underpinned through a humanist and socio constructivist approach particularly influenced by Malaguzzi and Vygotsky. Playaway Day Nursery is child centred, its practiced stemming from children’s right to access the highest quality provision, both in and outdoors in which their individual needs are met holistically through the key person approach and personalised learning.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday – college day as needed. 09:00-17:00. Details to be confirmed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Confident with children,Calm and organised,Friendly and outgoing,A willingness to learn,Enthusiastic,Warm, caring and approachable,Flexible,Open to change,Team player