Early Years Apprentice

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

Creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Training:
NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Functional Skills: English and maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt) End Point Assessment Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 6 hours off the Job training provided including 4 hour study time provided for coursework

Training Outcome:
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to Level 3 or get offered a full-time position and further training

Employer Description:
Happy Mindz is owned and managed by husband and wife team Shane and Claire. They are both qualified early years teachers with over 20 years of combined experience. They have dedicated spaces for babies through to 5 year olds. Each room in the setting is resourced with staff and equipment relevant to the needs of those children as well as the seven areas of learning identified in the early years foundation stage. The pre-schoolers and babies have access to the large, well maintained garden area which is cleverly designed to encourage learning through outdoor play and is a space for children to grow and develop as individuals.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

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