Early Years Nursery Apprenticeship

Support the delivery of high-quality care and education for all children, ensuring their individual needs are met. Under the supervision of a Lead Practitioner, build secure relationships with children and their families. Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum that reflects children's interests, developmental needs, and stages of learning. Promote children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and cultural development through meaningful play and learning experiences. Encourage children's independence, confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour through supportive interactions and role modelling. Observe children's learning and development and contribute to assessments and next-step planning. Support inclusive practice and work collaboratively to meet the needs of children with additional needs or disabilities. Recognise and appropriately report any safeguarding concerns in line with nursery procedures. Help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for children, families, staff, and visitors. Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, emergencies, and complaints, seeking guidance when required. Contribute to ensuring the nursery consistently meets and exceeds regulatory and inspection requirements, including those set by Ofsted. Support the implementation of individual support plans and strategies for children with additional needs under the guidance of the SENCO and nursery management team. Develop positive and professional working relationships with colleagues across the nursery. Communicate respectfully with team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive working environment. Seek guidance, support, and feedback to continually improve practice and performance. Build positive relationships with parents and carers, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Share appropriate information about children's daily experiences, achievements, and progress with parents/carers. Listen to and respect the views, cultures, beliefs, and childcare practices of families. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications and interactions. Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm. Uphold the nursery's values, policies, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Training:

Training will occur within the nursery both in person and via on-line learning. There will be frequent group and one to one learning activities with the training provider. 

Training Outcome:

Once your apprenticeship is completed there is the possibility of joining our team in an indefinite Early Years Practitioner position. 

Employer Description:

Our nursery offers full day care of the highest standards, for babies and children from 3 months until starting school. We have recently received our third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

We have fantastic opportunities for professional development, as well as 2 dedicated Training Days per year. You’ll have access to Norfolk County Council’s Early Years training, which offers a variety of courses to support early years, run both in person and online.

You will also be able to access the NDNA (National Day Nurseries Association) website which offers a variety of online courses. You will be working as part of a a highly qualified team who provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members are valued.

We have our own Forest School site which is used by all children throughout the Nursery and is based in the woodland area nearby on campus. We also have a large outside space, which children can have free-flow play in and out of, including an allotment area.

In terms of your working environment, you will be based on the University of East Anglia campus which has 360 acres of beautiful woodland, the UEA broad and wide green spaces, plus
amenities such as cafes, coffee shop, local shop and post office

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. The nursery is open 08:30-17:30. Shifts either 08:30-17:00 or 09:00-17:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience