Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to show their passion of working with children in a very popular nursery that would include: Care for and supervise a Key Group of children in a Varity of roles, assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities within a stimulating environment.

Duties include

• Assisting with the full care of children i.e. ensuring that their physical needs (food and personal hygiene) are met
• Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities within a stimulating environment
• To be aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and work alongside others to ensure that this is achieved
• Assisting with the provision of healthy nutritional snacks and meals
• Assisting the Room Supervisor with daily record keeping
• Observation and assessment of key children, once delegated
• Administering First Aid, as appropriate
• Undertake training as appropriate
• Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework
• Work within the settings Policies and Procedures
• To be coherent with the EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure they are fully adhered to
• Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder

Working week

Between 7.30am – 6.30pm Monday – Friday
Total hours per week: 40.00

Desired skills

• Willingness to undertake an NVQ Level 2 Early Years Educator
• Experience of working with children 0-5 years, or genuine desire to learn to
• An understanding of good quality childcare and willingness to continuously improve standards
• Desirable but not essential: Current First Aid Certificate / Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic
• Responsible
• Organised
• Patient
• Eagerness to learn and progress
• Ability to use judgement and common sense
• Ability to work as a team
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to assist and facilitate safe, creative play
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to meet children’s individual needs

Desired qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths at a pass grade.

Positions

3 available

Things to consider

• Always ensure children’s safety
• At all times provide a warm and caring environment for children and take an interest in the children and their families, always treat them as individuals and with respect

About the employer

A children’s nursery that will make a positive difference to your child´s future development. Based in the centre of Wilmslow, we care for new babies and children up to the age of 5 and have limited spaces available. We pride ourselves on being able to make a positive influence on your child’s future educational, physical and social development.