Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Supporting Children’s Learning and Development

Assist in delivering high-quality care and early education for children aged 0- 5 years Support children’s learning through planned activities and spontaneous play Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development and wellbeing Contribute to planning, observations, and assessments in line with the EYFS framework Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and independence through play-based learning Maintain an inclusive approach, ensuring all children feel valued and supported Health, Safety, and Safeguarding Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times Ensure the nursery environment is safe, clean, and well maintained Report any concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Manager Adhere to all health and safety policies, including hygiene, supervision, and accident reporting Participate in regular training to maintain compliance with statutory requirements Professional Conduct and Teamwork Work positively and collaboratively as part of the Castle Daycare team Follow all company policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection Attend staff meetings, training, and company events as required (including occasional evenings or weekends) Represent Childcare and Learning group Brands professionally at all times, acting as a role model for children and families Wear the correct uniform and maintain high standards of presentation in line with company policy Apprenticeship Learning and Development Complete all Hawk Training modules and assessments within the agreed timeframe (approximately 18–19 months) Make full use of the 20% “off-the-job” training time for study, assignments, and tutor meetings Attend all training workshops, online learning sessions, and tutor meetings as scheduled Participate in regular progress reviews with your line manager and Hawk Training assessor Reflect on your practice and seek feedback to continually improve your skills Administrative and Operational Duties Maintain accurate and confidential records of children’s development, attendance, and wellbeing Support the daily routines of the nursery, including mealtimes, rest periods, and outdoor play Assist in preparing resources, setting up activities, and cleaning up after sessions Comply with company requirements for documentation, health and safety checks, and record keeping

Training:
Your apprenticeship will be delivered at your workplace in a blended way with monthly tutoring, online learning, observations and flexible support to ensure you are well equipped to complete your apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
Once you have completed your Level 3 with us we want to support your career growth within our group of settings This could be stepping into Room Leader, Deputy manager or specialising in SEN or Behaviour specialist

Employer Description:

Under Childcare and Learning we have 4 brands of nurseries that have been supporting children for the past 20 years. The locations of the vacancies have up to 5 nurseries within that location therefore the role could be at any one of those locations.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week, worked on a shift basis between 7:30am and 6:15pm

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