Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Level 3 Base Zero Nursery

Base Zero Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.

Duties:

You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play To never be left unsupervised with the children To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required

About you

You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times 

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. 

Training Outcome:

On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship 12-15 months, there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.

Employer Description:
Child care from 3 months to 4 plus. A beautiful purpose built nursery in the heart of Bellingham SE6 3HB. Parents appreciate the attentive staff who genuinely care about childrens development, providing a variety of educational activities. The nursery fosters good communication with parents

Working Hours :
40 hours a week. Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).

Skills:
Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Friendly,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,understanding