Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Gaining knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care in the early years setting Work under supervision to provide all aspects of early years care, interacting, role modelling, teaching and following all policies and procedures Gain an awareness of purposeful planning Gain an awareness of a high quality curriculum and how to deliver this in every day practice Work alongside qualified staff, be a team player using initiative, building up to working on your own initiative, after learning what to do and when Learn all about safeguarding policies and follow the details of the policy at all times Learn and understand the Whistleblowing policy when needed Attend all mandatory training Ensure the provision of a high quality environment meets the needs of all individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development Be aware of all fire and evacuation procedures Learn and uphold all Health and Safety whilst at work Complete college assignments on time, allocated hours will be given to support this

Training:
A mixture of blended learning in the workplace and taught delivery every other Friday at the Loughborough College Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer / Assessor Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9.30am - 3.00pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment) Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required) On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:

From an Apprentice to level 3 qualified and further opportunities to gain higher apprentice qualifications up to a level 5 degree, if desired by the candidate.

Employer Description:

Our Nursery is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is based at Next Head Office in Enderby, Leicester. Working in our nursery facility, you’ll help provide high quality care and engaging learning experiences for the children under your supervision. As part of this you’ll be a champion for best practice, planning learning opportunities that ensure children have the chance to develop to their full potential.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: Hours to be confirmed based on weekly rotas.

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