Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive Supporting the care and development of babies and young children Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children Playing on the floor with children Setting up resources for the garden and decking area Crouching down to support children going to sleep

Training:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0888-v1-0 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme

Training Outcome:
Progression to a higher apprenticeship or Progression to Full Time employment

Employer Description:
Yarrells Nursery is based in our Greenwood building with children aged 6 months to 4 years. We are based in a woodland area with access to a secure decking area and a woodland garden. We are based within the grounds of Yarrells Prep School and have access to their areas such as the swimming pool, forest school, sports hall etc... Yarrells is a family run business and many links are made across the nursery and school.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (shift pattern) with a day release to college

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,IT Skills,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Problem Solving,Team Working