Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early year setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.

About the Employer

At Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around Childcare, every child is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.We’re passionate about creating a home-from-home environment where children feel confident, cared for, and free to explore the world around them.To provide exceptional early years and wraparound care that inspires confidence, curiosity, and kindness in every child. Every child is unique and we believe learning should be fun, imaginative, and full of discovery. Our goal is to nurture confidence, curiosity, and kindness, helping each child develop a love for learning and a strong sense of self.Our curriculum is flexible and activities are planned by following the children interest as we believe children learn best when engaged and curious.

What You'll Do

Your role will include:

• Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
• Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
• Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
• Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
• Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
• To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
• Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
• Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
• Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment

Training Outcome

When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a level 3 after that.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving 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 to Friday, from 9.00am - 3.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED