Early Years Apprenticeship - Nellys Nurseries

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner– Job Description

What is the role about?
You will help care for and support children aged 0-5 in a safe, fun, and friendly nursery while working towards your Early Years qualification.

What you will do:

Help look after children and support their learning through play Make sure children are safe, happy, and included Support activities indoors and outdoors Follow nursery rules, especially around safety and safeguarding Work as part of a team and take guidance from senior staff Help build good relationships with parents/carers Keep basic records such as attendance and accidents Complete all parts of your apprenticeship (training and coursework)

What you’ll learn:

How children learn and develop

How to support the EYFS through play:

How to care for children’s emotional and developmental needs How a nursery works and meets Ofsted standards Annual Bonus, Private health insurance, casual dress, company events, free training

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:
Nelly’s Nursery in Penkridge is an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery (September 2019), providing high-quality childcare and early years education in a stimulating, effective and homely environment. The building which was once a police station has been adapted and equipped to offer first-class facilities. Outside play is a key element and the garden provides ample opportunities for children to learn through play. It features large musical instruments, a vegetable patch and much more.

Working Hours :
Working hours 40 hours 4/5 days Days to be confirmed.

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