Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Helping to set up activities for the children. Supporting children to engage in activities and participate with others. Supporting children at mealtimes and assisting with eating and drinking. Getting involved in creative and messy play with the children. Helping children to sing, read, count and join in with imaginative play. Ensuring the children are safe and supervised at all times. Helping to plan activities and games. Tidying away after an activity is finished. Any other duties requested by the manager. Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training:

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!

You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

Training Outcome:

As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Employer Description:
The Scraptoft Day Nursery offers a homely, calm and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop. The classrooms are bright, spacious and include a wide variety of resources and equipment, offering the opportunity for play and exploration. Their professional staff are experienced, fully trained and qualified to look after children from 6 weeks up to 5 years in a nurturing, happy and fun environment. They establish excellent relationships with parents/carers and work in partnership to support the children to reach their full potential.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday shifts between 8am and 6pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience