Introduction

The role of a Nursery Apprentice is to work alongside the management team to provide a high level of professional care and educational enrichment to all children in the setting.

About the Employer

Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle’s Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.

What You'll Do

To support fellow educators / practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers
To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
To attend regular team meetings
To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements

Training Outcome

Upon completion of this apprenticeship you will have the opportunity for further study completing the LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course.

The employer guarantees full-time permanent employment upon completion of this apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 35 hours a week, with 20% of employed time guaranteed to complete assignments with support of a tutor.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WMC TRAINING LTD

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