Early years apprentice practitioner

We strive to be outstanding at our Pre-School. To begin with, we are not part of a nursery chain, nor are we a money-making corporation. We exist as a charity and have done for the past 50 years; we own our own purpose-built building that is for our sole use and is regularly maintained. We offer more flexibility than other early years settings in a well-established village with an experienced staff team and a fantastic family community. Our staff are excited to come to work each day and support and nurture our lovely children.

Our Pre-School is open to children from the village and other surrounding areas from Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 3:30pm. In addition to this we also operate our after-school club for children at our setting (and those in EYFS from the adjacent primary school) from 3.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday. We open 39 weeks per year and follow Staffordshire County Council school term time schedule.

As a small charity we have a committee that helps us to operate as well as works tirelessly to fundraise, we get involved in community events and work closely with the Primary school where we are based to provide a smooth transition for our children into school.

About the role...

Someone looking to retrain, and start their career in early years by completing an apprenticeship. Attending 1 day a week at college to work towards the apprenticeship qualification. Have an excitement for early years and want to work in a setting that is forward thinking and open to new ideas. As a Forest school setting you will have the opportunity to learn more about this pedagogy and support the children as they learn in this environment. We have a qualified Forest school leader and have been developing our outdoor learning over the last 10 years, taking the children for block weeks each term, this is an integral part of our Pre-School ethos. An ability to liaise confidently with parents, team members and management committee. GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent essential ICT skills Some experience working or looking after children

Training:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Training Outcome:

We hope that once qualified that you would consider staying on permanently in the team and look to complete further training to gain a Level 3, which we would support you with.

Some of the benefits as an employee:

Great team and strong partnerships with families and the community Apprenticeship training fully funded Training and CPD opportunities provided and funded Automatic enrolment into the NEST pension scheme 5.6 weeks paid holiday Term time only position PPA time can be scheduled offsite Free on-site parking

Employer Description:
Early Years.

Working Hours :
8.45am - 3.45pm, each day term time only.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management