Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Your role will include:

Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children- changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to level 3 after that

Employer Description:

Thorpe Nursery Pre-School was established in 1969 in Thorpe Village Hall and moved to Manor Farm House in September 2010. We provide children with a rich and stimulating learning experience through play in a happy and safe environment. We believe that children’s early experiences are important to build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. We recognise that all children are unique and learn in many different ways. We also believe that parents/guardians have the most influence in a child’s life. We view parents as our partners in the education of their children and we wish to work together in collaboration to help all children enjoy and achieve their full potential. Thorpe Nursery Pre-School are committed to continuous quality improvement.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm during term times only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience