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

Carousel Day Nursery, Motspur Park was founded in 1997 and is situated on the first floor of the Old Blues Rugby Club. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am (7.30am by request) to 6pm, fifty weeks of the year and cares for children from the ages of two to five years. We are a small team that have varied qualifications ranging from Level 4, 3,2 as well as nursery assistants. We undertake regular training to ensure up-to-date knowledge and quality practice. At Carousel we promote Cultural Capitals, we believe in giving the children the best possible start to their education and future, we as a nursery evaluate what we do and how they learn, through the EYFS and ‘awe and wonder’ moments. The foundation of our curriculum is knowing our children. We can then build on their individual experiences and promote a learning educational programme bespoke to them.

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 Level 3 after that.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical 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 with varied shifts from 8am to 6pm. 30 hours per week over 4 days.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED