Nursery Apprentice

THE CHILDCARE CORPORATION LIMITED; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated individual to support the development of babies and young children. The role involves working towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship and engaging with children to promote their safety and well-being. This position offers a warm and welcoming environment where children can thrive through effective communication and cooperation with families.

Qualifications

• Working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be shared.
• Functional skills in Maths and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children during key transitions.
• Identify risks and hazards related to children's well-being.
• Implement activities to encourage children's holistic development.
• Communicate effectively with children and families.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Creative

Team working

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 3)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children through a range of transitions and significant events such as moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling.
• Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
• Identify risks and hazards in the provision and during off‑site visits relating to both children and staff and visitors and follow reporting procedures.
• Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing and food preparation and hygiene, deal with spillages safely, safely dispose of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
• Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and provision’s requirements.
• Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
• Promote health and wellbeing by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and to be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
• Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating, feeding and weaning or complementary feeding, nappy changing, potty or toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
• Communicate with all children, including those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs, in ways that will be understood. This includes verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Extend children's development and learning through verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
• Use a range of appropriate communication methods to share information with children, parents or carers and other professionals.
• Work with colleagues to identify and plan educational programmes to support children's holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
• Implement and review activities to support children's play, creativity, social development and learning, and clear up after activities.
• Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, and share results accurately and confidentially in line with statutory and the provision's requirements.
• Use learning activities to support early language development.
• Support children's early interest and development in mark‑making, writing, reading and being read to.
• Support children's interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
• Support the graduated approach for the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing of each baby's and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
• Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
• Use feedback and mentoring or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
• Co‑operate with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
• Work alongside parents or carers and recognise their role in the baby or child's health, well‑being, learning and development.
• Encourage parents or carers to take an active role in the baby's or child's care, play, learning and development.
• Demonstrate how to share information with parents or carers about the importance of healthy, balanced and nutritious diets for their child, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Apprenticeship and Qualifications

• 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, GCSE in Maths and English (grade 3). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Functional skills: Administrative, Analytical, Attention to detail, Communication, Creative, Customer care, Initiative, IT, Logical, Maths and English, Non‑judgemental, Number skills, Patience, Presentation skills, Problem solving, Team working.

About Our Employer

At Grandir, our mission is to inspire children to grow into happy, smart, and healthy individuals who thrive. We believe that exceptional childcare and education are achieved when children and families are genuinely placed at the heart of everything we do. As a well‑known and sought‑after employer in the childcare sector, we recognise that it is our dedicated people who deliver outstanding education and care, always putting children and families first.

At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Burgess Hill, we provide a warm and welcoming environment where every child can grow, explore, and flourish. Our diverse and inclusive nursery offers a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere, ensuring children feel happy, confident, and supported throughout their Early Years journey.