Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Your role will include:

Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare. Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to level 3 after that.

Employer Description:

Our aim is for children to enhance their learning and development within a safe and home from home environment. We believe that every child is unique and the team at Rainbow strive to meet each child’s individual needs, learning and developmental stages, through providing opportunities for children to develop their own natural curiosity, interests and imagination. Children are encouraged to become independent learners through a range of child initiated and adult led activities.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with varied shifts from 7.00am to 6.00pm, for 37.5 - 40 hours per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience