Early Years Practitioner - Intermediate Apprenticeship

Blackpool; Great Eccleston; À distance; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Little Village Nursery (Great Eccleston) is seeking a caring Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our friendly team. You will work under supervision toward your Level 2 qualification, gaining hands-on experience in a nurturing, home-from-home setting.

You will learn through play, support children's daily routines, and help create engaging indoor and outdoor activities while following safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and maths at grade A*-D or equivalent is desirable.
• Willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2 before EPA Gateway.

Responsabilités

• Support children’s play, learning and development.
• Help prepare engaging indoor and outdoor learning areas.
• Support children with daily care routines.
• Observe children and complete trackers.
• Plan activities once settled in the role.
• Keep play and learning areas clean and safe.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication with children

Formation

Level 2 English and maths

Functional Skills Level 1/2 completion

Description du poste

The Little Village Nursery (Great Eccleston) are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our friendly team. As a small, family-run nursery, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, home-from-home environment for both children and staff. You will be supported by an experienced team while working towards your Early Years qualification.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to help provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in early years care and education, with plenty of guidance and support to help you build your skills and confidence.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Supporting children’s play, learning and development through activities and continuous provision
• Helping to prepare engaging indoor and outdoor learning areas
• Supporting children with their daily care routines
• Observing children and completing trackers
• Planning your own activities once you are settled and confident in the role
• Keeping play and learning areas clean and safe
• Following nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and inclusion

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, is reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Employer Description

THE LITTLE VILLAGE NURSERY IS AN EARLY YEARS SETTING IN GREAT ECCLESTON, WE SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES BY OFFERING A WARM, NURTURING ENVIRONMENRT WHERE CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY, EXPLORATION AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS.

Working week

30.00

Wage (per hour)

8.00

Qualifications Required

• Level 2 a minimum of English and maths grades A*-D (9-3) (or equivalent) are desirable
• OR willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2 which are a requirement to have or to achieve before EPA Gateway.

Skills Required

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is passionate about supporting children’s play, learning and development
• Is reliable and punctual
• Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children

About you

• Is kind, caring and nurturing
• Has a genuine enthusiasm for working with children

Training

Training to be provided

STANDARD & LEVEL

The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education.

Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £8-£9 per hour. Working Week: 30 hours over 4 days between 8:30 – 17:30

Full time position on successful completion of Apprenticeship.