Early Years Practitioner Apprentice @ Ancaster Village Day Nursery

CT Skills Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Skills Limited recrute un apprenti Early Years Practitioner pour travailler à Ancaster Village Day Nursery. Ce poste offre une formation pratique et un salaire compétitif, avec des heures de travail de 30 à 40 par semaine. Vous serez responsable de l'assistance aux enfants, de la mise en place d'activités adaptées et du soutien des routines quotidiennes.

Benefits

Déjeuner et boissons fournis

Activités de bien-être pour les employés

Fête de Noël

Stationnement gratuit

Qualifications

• Doit avoir vécu au Royaume-Uni pendant au moins 3 ans.
• Compétences en communication, travail d'équipe et service à la clientèle.
• Attitude non jugeante et patience.

Responsibilities

• Assister les enfants avec le petit-déjeuner et les activités.
• Suivre les routines et les meilleures pratiques.
• Maintenir la propreté de l'environnement.

Skills

Communication

Travail en équipe

Soins aux enfants

Education

Qualification Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Job description

Job Description for Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Ancaster Village Day Nursery

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Ancaster Village Day Nursery?

The Nursery offers quality childcare for children aged from 6 weeks old, in a home from home, safe and fun environment, with a team of experienced, highly skilled and caring childcare professionals including a qualified Forest School leader.

The Nursery consists of three age-specific rooms, all leading onto their own outdoor patios and gardens with play space for all weather. The garden is surrounded by open fields housing horses and rabbits, a place where the children love to watch and say hello to the animals next door.

WHAT will I get from working with Ancaster Village Day Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 30-40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE: Your hours will be Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2, taking approximately 16 months.
• BENEFITS: Lunch & drinks provided, staff room treats, employee wellbeing, Christmas party, team building activities, free parking, and outdoor lunch area.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will join a supportive, homely staff team who look after each other while nurturing the children and their families. You will play a vital role in supporting children’s care and development, gaining practical skills and knowledge through an apprenticeship program. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with breakfast and supporting children who may struggle to leave parents in the morning.
• Helping to set up age-appropriate activities based on children’s interests.
• Following routines and best practices modeled by staff.
• Engaging in outdoor play in all weather conditions, ensuring proper clothing, and getting down to the children’s level, which may include getting dirty.
• Helping serve lunch while adhering to allergies and dietary requirements.
• Assisting staff with children’s sleep routines.
• Supporting toileting and nappy changes.
• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of the environment.
• Gaining experience across different age groups by helping in various rooms.
• Spending a minimum of 6 hours per week on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 online meetings with your tutor. Modules include child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play, educational programmes, and more. You will have at least 3 hours per week dedicated to completing apprenticeship work (assignments, research, projects), plus at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All work and training are completed in the workplace during working hours.

• UK residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Good communication, teamwork, and customer care skills.
• Non-judgemental attitude and patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, a Recruitment Consultant will contact you to discuss the qualification, location, and course length in more detail. You will then be asked to write a supporting statement and complete English and Maths assessments.

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Christmas party & team building activities