Early Years Apprentice - Barnet

An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare. Our Early Years Apprenticeships develop your knowledge and skills on and off the job, giving you the chance to earn and learn at the same time.

You carry out a 5 week paid trial which decides what kind of learner you are- then we match your unique learner needs to the best apprenticeship programme for you.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards either a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner.

Duties include:

Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests

Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development

Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued

Carries out observations and uses these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for their interests in line with the early years foundation stage

Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, handwashing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion

Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children

Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge

Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours

Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities

What’s On Offer:

High Apprentice Salaries Above Government Standard – up to £7.20 dependent on age and experience. Daily Hot Staff Lunches Win BLS Bucks Rewards Such as Virgin Experience Days Wellness Programme Job Opportunities after Completion of Apprenticeship Paid Training Days Mentor System Work With Qualified Teachers Apprentice Support Days 

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 Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification Functional skills in Maths and English if required

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

Training Outcome:

We have had the pleasure in supporting numerous Bright Little Stars team members to grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. You will be able to develop and grow your career at Bright Little Stars.

Employer Description:
Bright Little Stars Nursery in Barnet opened in November 2020 and is situated on Leicester Road close to High Barnet Town Centre in a quiet residential road, opposite the beautiful green space of Highland Gardens. Our newly renovated purpose-built Barnet Nursery features over three floors, with a multi-colour fence and gated property making this an exciting, safe and secure environment for you and your little one.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience