Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes

Introduction

Little Heroes Nurseries Ltd offers an exciting Level 2 Early Years apprenticeship opportunity to support children up to age five in a fun, nurturing environment. You'll help deliver engaging play-based activities, support learning and development, monitor progress, and provide high-quality care that helps every child thrive.

About the Employer

Little Heroes Nursery is a private nursery, offering year round childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Our Thames Ditton nursery was opened in July 2021. As of February 2023, we have now opened our second setting in East Molesey.

Little Heroes Nurseries have great indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure children get the most out of their time at their setting. We encourage a balance between fun and education to promote happy, confident and well rounded children.

What You'll Do

At Little Heroes, the fundamental principle is to provide an environment and experience for children to be happy. By providing a balance between education; encouragement and fun, they believe that they offer a safe environment for children to express themselves and enjoy their early years.

As an early years apprentice, your duties will include:

• Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

We require a team member who:

• Has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children 
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding (an enhanced DBS check will be required) 
• Is willing to work as part of a team 
• Has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach 

Training Outcome

We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.
Progression routes include; Room Leader, Floor Leader, Deputy and Nursery Managers.

Skills Required

• caring
• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Friendly
• Initiative
• Patience
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
• Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 4 days per week, 8.30 to 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED