Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Introduction

If you're looking to start a career in childcare, General Day Nursery in St Helens are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join their team.

About the Employer

What You'll Do

• To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times
• Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable for the age range of children attending the nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room, using the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the senior
• Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the nursery
• To be aware of who the Safeguarding Children Officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding the safeguarding of children in our care
• Foresee the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, and intellectual guidance as appropriate
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members
• Liaise with the local authority and other professionals associated with the day nursery
• Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment. Cleaning of the toilet and kitchen area each evening on a rota basis with colleagues
• Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled

Training Outcome

• Most of our staff started with us at Level 2 and some are now senior staff and deputy managers

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Ability to be flexible
• Great time keeping

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - Grade 1 & Above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade 1 & Above

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: ST HELENS COLLEGE