Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Pixieland (Stoke Village) Limited; Saltash; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking passionate individuals for an apprenticeship role. This exciting opportunity allows you to develop essential skills while caring for children and supporting their learning and development. You will receive comprehensive training, including mentoring and e-learning, to prepare you for a successful career in early years education. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on children's lives, fostering their emotional security and love for learning. If you are dedicated to making a difference in young learners' lives, this apprenticeship is perfect for you.

Benefits

Internal mentoring

Structured training program

E-learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.
• Functional skills in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children and supporting their play and learning.
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs.

Skills

Caring for children

Supporting children's development

Preparing snacks

Adhering to safeguarding practices

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Functional skills in Maths and English

Job description

Pixieland Day Nurseries is your best choice for childcare in Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall. Come visit one of our nurseries today —we’d love to meet you and your child. With over 40 years of experience and caring staff who understand how precious your children are and how important their well-being is. We know that children will thrive best in their learning if they feel emotionally secure; our key person system supports us in achieving this by helping to build strong relationships between children, their parents, and staff. Pixieland Day Nurseries believe that by providing excellent education helps very young learners to become stimulated and excited by the fun of learning through play, which supports a positive life-long attitude to learning and succeeding.

• Long term position for the right person upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Internal mentoring and training offered.

Duties will include:

• Caring for children
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
• Supporting children's play and learning
• Supporting children's development
• Adhering to all safeguarding practices
• Preparing snacks and helping with their feeding and cleaning

As an Apprentice, you will be included in a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route; each standard has set knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English.

Once you have completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Regional trainer confirm you have met all the requirements of the standard, you will be put through to the End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of apprentices to ensure you are fully competent in your role.

As an Apprentice, you will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face-to-face training, and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help you to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare you for the End Point Assessment.

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.