Early Years Practitioner apprentice

Motivate and stimulate a children's learning abilities, encouraging learning through experience. Following EYFS principles, providing fulfilling and enriching learning opportunities for children. Ensure a high level of care is provided at all times. Follow nursery policy and procedures to safeguard all children. Contribute as a team when planning activities together, both indoors and outdoors. Provide pastoral care and support to children and give them a secure learning environment. Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical abilities. Encourage development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play. Help children develop curiosity and knowledge. Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents. Observe, assess and record each child's progress. Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school. Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice. Personal care elements e.g. taking pupil to toilet / nappy changes.

Training Outcome:

Progression for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

The Drive Community Primary School is situated in the friendly location of Felling, Gateshead.  We are a growing nursery, recently offering full time three-year-old places.  We are very proud of our recently ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome (November 2022) and are going from strength to strength.

 

Our ethos is clear, with a focus on inclusivity, high expectations, collaborative working with families and other professionals, and a well-balanced, child-led curriculum.

 

We communicate well with whom we work to ensure everyone involved is part of the child’s journey, promoting good progress and outcomes for all.  It is part of our vision to ensure all our children reach their full potential and are prepared for Reception, and their Primary adventure.

 

All our staff are fully trained, and DBS checked, with ongoing CPD provided as part of our offer.

 

If you feel The Drive is somewhere you would like to start your own journey and want to meet our fabulous team in our superb setting, please apply through the Gateshead Learning and Skills Team.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative