Early Years Apprentice: Grow Skills in Childcare & Play

Shaping Lives; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Forfield House Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to begin an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will study toward the qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a nursery setting, supporting babies and young children with daily routines, play, and development activities.

Apply to join a team focused on safety, health, and holistic child development, with supervision and mentoring to help you grow your skills in communication, observing progress, and planning

Qualifications

• Infection prevention and control techniques including hand washing and hygiene.
• Safe use of equipment and materials following manufacturers' instructions.
• Promote health and wellbeing with nutritious meals and physical activity.
• Support safe personal care routines including feeding, nappies, toilet needs and rest.
• Communicate with children, including those learning English as an additional language.
• Extend development through verbal and non-verbal interactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan educational activities supporting holistic development.
• Observe, assess, plan and record outcomes in line with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily learning activities and play to support development.
• Record observations and help plan next steps for individual children.
• Support early language development and mark-making activities.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being during indoors and outdoors activities.

Skills

Communication with children

Health & safety awareness

Observation & assessment

Job description

Forfield House Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to begin an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will study toward the qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a nursery setting, supporting babies and young children with daily routines, play, and development activities.

Apply to join a team focused on safety, health, and holistic child development, with supervision and mentoring to help you grow your skills in communication, observing progress, and planning