Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes

At Little Heroes Nursery Thames Ditton, 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.
  
  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 Working Week Monday - Friday shifts - to be agreed Qualifications Required Applicants should have a good level of English Personal Qualities Caring and compassionate Patience Adaptable Creative and enthusiastic Have a genuine passion for early childhood development Reliable and punctual Skills Required Effective teamwork Able to use own initiative Professionalism Communication Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required, We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.