Early Years Apprenticeship - Level 2

Little Owls Day Nursery is a well‑established, privately owned setting offering high‑quality early years education and care.

As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you'll support the qualified practitioners in providing a stimulating, safe and caring environment, following the EYFS and promoting equality and inclusion at all times.

Main Responsibilities

Supporting Children & Learning:

Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment aligned with the EYFS seven areas of learning Support daily activities, observations and planning - helping maintain learning journeys linked to the EYFS Prioritise safeguarding, knowing how to recognise and report concerns appropriately

Working with Parents & Staff:

Build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers - providing warm welcomes, quality handovers and maintaining confidentiality Ensure the parent board is up-to-date, engaging and informative Communicate effectively with colleagues during shift changes and throughout the day

Professional Standards & Presentation:

Maintain a high standard of practice and room presentation - clean, organised and inviting Wear correct uniform and present yourself professionally as a role model to young children Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time

Nursery Operations:

Be flexible across rooms as needed to support smooth nursery operations Arrive on time (five minutes prior to shift start) and attend staff meetings, training sessions, nursery events and parents’ evenings Assist with domestic tasks (cleaning, preparing snacks, tidying equipment, waste disposal)

If you would love to be part of a nurturing, dedicated and joyful childcare team, we would love to hear from you!

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

They will provide you with all of 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:
Progression onto a Level 3 apprenticeship, if successful full time employment

Employer Description:
Little Owls Day Nursery is part of a group of Privately owned Childcare Settings, offering exceptionally high standards of childcare and education for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Working Hours :
Working hours will be 9 hours per day with a 1 hour dinner, between 7.30am and 6.00pm

Skills:
Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working,time keeping,understanding