Early Years Apprenticeship - Woodley Gardens Day Nursery

Morning Setup: Prepare the classroom or play area by arranging furniture, setting up learning materials, and ensuring the environment is clean and safe Welcoming Children: Greet children and their parents as they arrive, helping them transition into the nursery environment Supervision and Safety: Monitor children's activities to ensure their safety and encourage positive interactions among peers Assist with Activities: Support lead staff in planning and conducting educational activities, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, and games Meal and Snack Times: Help with serving meals and snacks, ensuring children eat healthily and follow proper meal routines Hygiene Practices: Supervise children during washing hands and bathroom breaks, promoting hygiene practices Educational Support: Assist in implementing learning activities tailored to the developmental needs of the children (cognitive, physical, social, emotional) Observation and Documentation: Observe children's behaviors and progress, documenting milestones and any concerns for discussion with supervisors Engage in Play: Actively participate in playtime, encouraging social skills and creativity while supporting children’s individual interests Clean-up Duties: Help maintain a tidy, organised space by participating in clean-up after activities and ensuring equipment is stored properly Communication with Staff: Attend staff meetings and training sessions, sharing observations and learning from experienced staff Parent Interaction: Occasionally communicate with parents about their child’s day, reinforcing positive experiences Personal Development: Engage in continuous learning through training opportunities, workshops, and feedback from supervisors These activities can vary depending on the specific nursery and the age group of children being cared for

Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard You will attend classes at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR

Training Outcome:

Once you are qualified you can move onto complete your level 3 Ealry Years. Once you've achieved your Level 3 qualification in Early Years in the UK, there are several job opportunities available to you in the early childhood education sector.

Here are some roles you might consider:

Early Years Educator: Working directly with children aged 0-5 in settings like nurseries, preschools, or reception classes Teaching Assistant: Supporting teachers in early years settings, helping with lesson planning and classroom management Nursery Manager: Overseeing the operations of a nursery, managing staff, budgets, and ensuring that the educational standards are met.
Playworker: Facilitating play activities in various settings, including schools, community centers, and playgroups Childminder: Running your own childminding service, caring for children in your home Learning Support Assistant: Supporting children with additional needs or disabilities, helping them integrate into early years settings Early Years Consultant: Advising early years settings on best practices, regulations, and developmental programs (often requires additional experience or qualifications) Family Support Worker: Working with families to provide guidance and support around child development and welfare

Employer Description:
The Nursery is situated in a quiet residential area of Woodley. We occupy a two story Tudor building with a large secure outside space to the rear. The children can ride bikes, play in the sand pit and enjoy a range of different activities on the private and spacious artificial grassed lawn. The children also receive weekly sports coaching and a music and movement session. Our Nursery has a defibrillator in place. We believe this is such an important piece of kit to have to hand in the case of a medical emergency, all staff have received training in how to use a defibrillator.

Working Hours :
Shifts may vary shifts to be confirmed, between Monday and Friday.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Kindness,Caring