Practitioner Apprentice

Brighter Futures for Children; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's organisation is seeking an apprentice to work with babies and young children in Reading. The role involves organizing activities, supporting developmental progress, and communicating with parents. Key qualifications include strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a caring attitude. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while following a training schedule.

Responsibilities

• Organising activities for babies and young children.
• Developing children's development.
• Updating children's records.
• Working closely with parents and staff.
• Preparing food and drinks.
• Supporting babies and children through transitions.
• Recognising when a child is in danger or at risk.
• Identifying risks and hazards in provision.
• Using safe techniques for prevention and control of infection.
• Using equipment and materials safely.
• Encouraging children's awareness of personal safety and hygiene.
• Promoting health and wellbeing.
• Carrying out respectful care routines.
• Communicating with children, parents, and professionals.
• Extending children's development and learning.
• Encouraging communication methods.
• Planning educational programmes with colleagues.
• Implementing and reviewing activities.
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Team working skills

Creativity

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Patience

Physical fitness

Caring and kindness

Job description

We are seeking an apprentice to work with babies and young children. The role involves:

• Organising activities
• Developing children's development
• Updating children's records
• Working closely with parents and staff
• Preparing food and drinks
• Supporting babies and young children through transitions and significant events
• Recognising when a child is in danger or at risk of harm
• Identifying risks and hazards in the provision
• Using prevention and control of infection techniques
• Using equipment and materials safely
• Encouraging children to be aware of personal safety and hygiene
• Promoting health and wellbeing
• Carrying out respectful care routines
• Communicating with children, parents, and professionals
• Extending children's development and learning
• Encouraging children to use communication methods
• Working with colleagues to plan educational programmes
• Implementing and reviewing activities
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's outcomes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Team working skills
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Caring and kindness

As an apprentice, you will work at a company and gain hands-on experience, working alongside experienced staff. You will also have the opportunity to gain new skills and follow a training schedule (details to be made available later).