Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Sure Steps Day Nursery Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Liverpool is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to assist in planning educational activities for children aged 0-5 years. The successful candidate will ensure a safe environment, support EYFS implementation, and maintain developmental records. This role involves teamwork and on-the-job training towards achieving a Level 2 qualification in Early Years. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with shifts between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to children's development and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement fun learning activities for children.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the nursery.
• Maintain accurate developmental records and observations.
• Assist in daily care routines.

Skills

Planning educational activities

Maintaining a safe environment

Supporting EYFS

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification

Job description

Overview

We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere for all of our children with friendly staff and large, well-resourced rooms along with an extensive outdoor play area ready to be explored!

• To gain fulltime employment, to progress to Level 3 EYE

Responsibilities

• As their Early years Apprentice you will be responsible for: Planning educational and fun activities for children 0-5 years
• Ensuring the setting is safe for children, staff and others
• Supporting the implementation of the EYFS
• Taking instruction from your Room Leader
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regards to their religious beliefs, racial origins, disabilities and cultural background
• Ensuring that all developmental records and observations are kept up to date
• Ensuring that the preparation, care and maintenance of the nursery setting and equipment are carried out according to the Nursery's Policies & Procedures and risk assessments
• Attending regular staff training and monthly meetings
• Carrying out duties such as nappy changes, laundry duties and supervision of snacks/meals as directed by the Room Leader
• You will also work as part of a team of professional Early Years staff
• Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer
• They will provide you with all of 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

Qualifications & Training

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Working hours

Monday- Friday rotating shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm (40 hours)