Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Footprints

Partou Nurseries; Atherton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage starting from£

Accredited training

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Partou Nurseries in the United Kingdom offers a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship, allowing you to earn while you learn and work towards a professional qualification. You will observe experienced practitioners, take on responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children's records, and develop an understanding of safeguarding policies within EYFS.

You will be working towards the Level 2 apprenticeship standard, including skills, maths/English if required, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS or willingness to learn EYFS framework.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with children, parents and colleagues.
• Good observational and record-keeping abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Maintain children's records and monitor development.
• Support health, safety, cleanliness and wellbeing of children.
• Observe and learn from qualified staff and practitioners.

Skills

Team working

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Creativity

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4)

Job description

At Partou, we're more than just a team - we're a close-knit community driven by a passion for childcare and a strong commitment to each child's individual development. Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment. Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children's records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children. You'll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Functional skills in maths and English if required, Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience, GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) - desired
• or us at Partou, childcare isn't just a job, it's a journey - one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the Netherlands' largest childcare group, we've access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are. Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity - so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
• We offer a competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience)
• genuine career progression opportunities
• access to accredited training
• a comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England
• enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• high street discounts
• a buddy bonus scheme
• a paid day off on your birthday
• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline- and so much more.
• Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12-months of starting
• After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway, Wage: £19,125.60 a year