Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes

At Little Heroes, the fundamental principle is to provide an environment and experience for children to be happy. By providing a balance between education; encouragement and fun, they believe that they offer a safe environment for children to express themselves and enjoy their early years.

As an early years apprentice, your duties will include:

Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development. Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework. Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning. Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication. Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment. Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

We require a team member who:

Has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children  Has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding (an enhanced DBS check will be required)  Is willing to work as part of a team  Has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach 

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Functional skills in maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.
Progression routes include; Room Leader, Floor Leader, Deputy and Nursery Managers.

Employer Description:

Little Heroes Nursery is a private nursery, offering year round childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Our Thames Ditton nursery was opened in July 2021. As of February 2023, we have now opened our second setting in East Molesey.

Little Heroes Nurseries have great indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure children get the most out of their time at their setting. We encourage a balance between fun and education to promote happy, confident and well rounded children.

Working Hours :
4 days per week, 8.30 to 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break

Skills:
caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Patience,Team working