Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Getting In Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner at a leading nursery in Leeds. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in childcare while pursuing a Level 2 qualification. You will be part of a dedicated team providing care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring their developmental needs are met. The apprenticeship not only equips you with practical skills but also guarantees an interview for a Nursery Assistant position upon successful completion. Join a nurturing environment committed to supporting families and children, including those with special educational needs, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in early years education.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Early Years is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality care and education for children.
• Observe and monitor children's development.
• Follow policies on health and safety and child protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Commitment

Trustworthy and reliable

Punctual and hardworking

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

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Apply From: 06/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Employer

Little Owls Nursery

Vacancy Description

• To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
  
• To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards.
  
• To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace.
  
• To learn to observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace.
  
• To maintain client confidentiality.
  
• To report any injury or accident ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
  
• To follow the process for reporting any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury complying with Departmental Child Protection Procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (West Yorkshire Consortium Procedure Manual).
  
• To refer parents and families for support where necessary.
  
• If necessary, to take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
  
• To support the team to provide educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies.
  
• To understand and support Leeds City Council and Departmental Policies including these on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
  
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the post or grade as required by the Department.
  
• To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with Council policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Employer Description

Leeds City Council's Little Owls Nurseries are a network of day care centres for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nurseries are owned and run by the council and are committed to providing a high standard of care and education. The Local Authority has been operating childcare for more than 20 years and is highly committed to the apprenticeship programme. The entry-level position of Apprentice Childcare Assistant is designed to give applicants an opportunity to gain experience working in childcare while studying for a Level 2 qualification. At the end of the apprenticeship programme, ‘graduating apprentices’ will be guaranteed an interview for the post of Nursery Assistant, and it is expected that successful applicants will go on to work in settings across Leeds with potential opportunities for advancement to Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. Little Owls Nurseries serve local communities and are linked to children’s centres. For this reason, they are different from private and voluntary sector day care. Little Owls Nurseries provide services to a wider range of families, including working parents, children with special educational needs and disabilities, and some of the most vulnerable in Leeds due to their location, mostly in inner-city communities.

Vacancy Location

Merrion House 110 Merrion Centre Leeds LS2 8BB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

12

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299626

Key Dates

Apply From

06/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-17 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-05 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Mode of delivery: Once a month day release in college.

Course content:

• The Level 2 Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with your workplace. You will attend college one day per month to gain knowledge and understanding of working in the early years sector.
• On-the-job training will help you develop practical skills, with support from a dedicated workplace mentor. Additionally, an Assessor from Leeds City College will visit regularly to guide and support you throughout your learning journey.

The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:

• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

Functional Skills qualifications:

• Level 1 Functional Skill in English.
• Level 1 Functional Skill in Maths.

End point assessment:

• Multiple choice Exam.
• Professional discussion.

Learning Provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Commitment, Trustworthy and reliable, Punctual and hardworking.

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