Early Years Practitioner apprentice

Introduction

Training to work in all areas of the nursery with different age groups of children. Gaining a full understanding of the EYFS, to plan activities and to record the children’s development as they move through the nursery. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities

About the Employer

Tamba Day Nursery, Olympic park opened in January 2021,the unique design of the nursery is based on the concept of ‘bringing the outdoors in’. With over 17 years’ experience in Childcare, the management team have used their knowledge and expertise to create a nursery tailored for all. The nursery has been designed to a high specification that creates a stimulating learning environment for children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years old. We have created bright and spacious rooms and have incorporated specially designed windows to allow our children and babies to observe and consider their surroundings. This facilitates fantastic learning opportunities as children are encouraged to ask questions and discuss the world around them with our expert nursery practitioners. We offer a friendly and welcoming nursery that provides high quality care and education and work extremely hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment for both children and their families. We ensure that we respect every child as an individual and plan activities and opportunities for children to thrive and develop to their full potential. At Tamba our main aim is to provide the best possible start for your little one’s journey throughout education.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will be flexible, hardworking and willing to learn, with great communication skills, and the ability to work as part of the team as well as using your initiative.

Your role will include:

• Being a key worker for individual children
• Planning activities according to the EYFS
• Being responsible for caring for babies and children
• Working with the nursery manager, parents and other team members

Duties include:

• Preparing snacks for the children
• To attend to their personal care needs throughout the day, ensuring that the child is always respected and safe 
• Feeding the children and attending to their sleep and rest needs throughout the day
• Helping with supervising children during activities and play
• Helping with setting up equipment and areas for activities, making sure everything is safe and suitable for the children
• Being responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and parents alongside other staff
• Reporting to the room leader and managers of the nursery

Training Outcome

• To gain the level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification and progress to the level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts may be 8.00am - 5.00pm or 9.00am - 6.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED