Early Years Apprentice

Ashbourne Day Nurseries; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated apprentice to join their nurturing team. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in a warm and friendly nursery environment, where you'll promote a child-centered approach and ensure the safety and well-being of every child. As you work towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification, you'll engage in daily operations, collaborate with a supportive team, and foster positive relationships with families. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about child development and education.
• Ability to promote a safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote values to ensure a child-centered, safe environment.
• Provide exciting educational experiences for children.
• Build positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Teamwork

Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification

Job description

Our Princes Risborough, is a cosy setting with a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. The areas within our nursery are dedicated areas for the different age ranges to ensure we offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age. We have a cosy baby room, a toddler room, and a pre-school. All the rooms within our nursery and the outside areas build up on the children’s interests and aim to stimulate their curiosity.

Progression to level 3 and then room leader.

Ashbourne Day Nurseries are looking for a passionate, dedicated apprentice to join them to complete their Level 2 apprenticeship.

You will:

• Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
• Take part in the day-to-day operational aspects of the nursery in line with policies, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, health and safety and equal opportunities.
• Work as part of a team, sharing daily responsibilities and workload.
• Provide exciting and educational experiences for children.
  Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• To be a proactive member of the nursery team.
• Promote positivity and professionalism.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• To advertise the nursery through events including open days and celebrations.
• Build positive relationships with parents.
• Ensure health and safety at all times.
• Maintain high-quality equipment.
• Manage the cleanliness and hygiene of the setting in order to maintain the nursery's appearance.
• Work alongside the kitchen to ensure EHO standards are kept to a high level.

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

Ashbourne will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

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

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification.
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required.

This will be delivered through Ashbournes' dedicated training provider, Realise.

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Shift pattern discussed at offer.