Practitioner - Apprentice Nursery Assistant

The Rainbow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned childcare provider in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner apprentice to work with children aged 0 to 5 years. The role involves organizing activities, meeting individual emotional needs, and ensuring a safe, clean environment. This position not only offers hands-on experience but also includes an apprenticeship pathway to an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with further progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong communication, patience, and teamwork skills to enhance the children’s learning and development.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with children of various backgrounds.
• Attention to children's safety and well-being.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities for children aged 0-5 years.
• Meet personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, and being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
• Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
• Work (under supervision), providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
• Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well‑presented
• Collaborate with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of work is carried out and is provided throughout your role in a positive manner
• To contribute to a high‑quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
• Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
• Be able to understand and implement the setting's confidentiality policy
• Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment, support babies and young children through a range of transitions and significant events (e.g. 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, food preparation and hygiene, deal with spillages safely, safe disposal 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 in the provision by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and 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 (eating, feeding and weaning or complementary feeding, nappy changing procedures, 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 (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, share results accurately and confidentially in line with expected 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
• Work co‑operatively 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

Skills and Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• InitiativeNon‑judgemental
• Patience

Apprenticeship Details

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) apprenticeship, including Functional Skills if required.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About the Nursery

An exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early years setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.
Rainbow Day Nursery was established in 2003 and has been offering exceptional care for children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years. The Rainbow team are committed trained early years professionals with a breadth of knowledge from birth to 5 years. They recognise the developmental needs of each child to create a challenging and learning environment to support every child's individual needs. We pride ourselves in maintaining a personal approach and providing a warm and welcoming environment for every family.

Career Progression

After this apprenticeship, when you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare. Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a Level 3 after that.