Level 2 Nursery Assistant Apprentice

The role will include, but may not be limited to: 

Support for Children:  

Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning Contribute to learning journeys through observations Establish good relationships with children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities Assist with supervision of children out of session times including before and after sessions, and at lunchtimes   

Support the Staff Team:

Prepare the nursery as directed for sessions and clear afterwards and assist with display of pupil's work Be aware of children’s progress/achievements/problems and report to other staff members as agreed Support the staff team in managing children's behaviour, reporting any difficulties as appropriate Gather and report information from/to parents/carers as directed  

Support the Nursery: 

Be aware of and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person Ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Training:

You will receive specific on the job training from the employer in your workplace. Off the job training will be provided by Achievement Training in the following areas:

Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprentices under 19, without level 2 English and maths (A*-C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalents) will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.

Apprentices must spend 6 hours a week on off the job training. This can be flexible and doesn’t have to mean 1 day out of the workplace every week; you can agree a suitable training schedule with the organisation and the tutor. 

Training Outcome:

With further training, you could:

Apply to be a Senior Nursery Worker Become an Early Years Teacher Move into a management position in a nursery

Employer Description:

Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre offers excellent Baby Care, Child Care, and Pre‑school provision on the school site. The centre values every child as an individual and ensures they are treated with care, respect, and understanding.

Their dedicated and hardworking staff are committed to providing high‑quality education within a safe, nurturing environment. The nursery’s ethos is built on working and learning together to create the best possible future for every child.

Parents, staff, and the wider community work in partnership to support children in achieving their full potential.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm (1/2 hour for lunch)

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Can work independently,Ability to use own initiative,Able to multi-task,Polite and friendly,Reliable and punctual