Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

BEECHES DAY NURSERY LIMITED; Bury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and family-oriented nursery as a full-time apprentice, where you will support children's development and learning. In this role, you will engage with children through fun and educational activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. As part of the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will receive specialized training and support from experienced tutors. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a caring environment that values each child’s unique contributions. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Working towards Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• Supporting children's development through planned activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily routines and outdoor play.
• Plan and provide engaging learning and play activities.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.

Skills

Child Development Support

Planning Learning Activities

Observation Skills

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

Welcome to the Beeches Day Nursery, which is part of the HeadStart Nursery Family. Together with our sister nursery, Holly House in Walkden, the nursery is family owned and managed. We provide a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in their own right.

A full-time position within the setting and achieving a higher qualification may be offered to the right candidate upon completion of the Apprenticeship.

The duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the children in their day-to-day routines
2. Planning and providing the children with learning and play activities to extend their development
3. Observing the children and contributing towards observations and learning journeys
4. Supporting the children in the outdoor play area, ensuring learning is brought outside
5. Helping and supporting the children at mealtimes throughout the day
6. Always keeping the children safe
7. Any other duties required by the manager
8. Have lots of fun!

Additionally, you will be working towards the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. Specialist Early Years Tutors will deliver training each week via Teams online. You will be provided with tasks from your tutor and required to complete assessments to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence, and understanding of the apprenticeship standard.

You will attend Teams online tutoring with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors and complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They will make the deciding decision on your final grade.

Shifts to be discussed at interview.