Apprentice childcare and education / nursery school

Introduction

To assist in the Nursery (under supervision). Play alongside the children, help them put on clothes and shoes, prepare snacks, assist qualified staff in planned learning activities. Help set up the activities in the garden and in the Nursery rooms.

About the Employer

Downham Nursery School LTD

What You'll Do

You will be required to:

• To study and learn about the early year’s foundation stage children’s learning and development
• To work alongside a qualified keyworker and assist her in her daily routine with her group
• Promoting the development of children with stimulating and engaging activities
• Assist with snack and mealtimes
• To observe and record development
• Help to provide a clean and safe environment

Training Outcome

We are looking for an early year’s apprentice to study NVQ Level 2 and on successful completion of level 2, we would offer continued employment to study for Level 3.

Level 3 is the requirement for a Group Leader. If Level 3 is completed successfully, we would be able to offer permanent employment as a Group Leader.

Skills Required

• Team working
• Interest in child development
• Desire to help all children
• Warm, friendly disposition

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English & maths - 9-2/A*-E
• Desired - GCSE - IT - 9-2/A*-E

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday 8.00am- 3.45pm, with time allowed for study, course work and training. Term time only but you may be offered the choice to work some days during holiday cover.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.