Nursery Apprenticeship

You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years, with your apprenticeship lasting for 14 months. This role requires dedication, commitment, and punctuality.

Requirements

• GCSEs in Maths & English (grade C/4 or above) or Functional Skills in Maths & English (grade Level 2).
• Share relevant qualifications and industry experience, as the apprenticeship can be adjusted.
• A laptop/PC will be essential for online classroom-based learning.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Responsibilities

• Creating a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children aged 0-5.
• Teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Supporting children with self-care needs, including feeding and personal hygiene.
• Communicating with team members and parents.
• Liaising with external customers and parents.
• Providing a high level of service for the childcare setting.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun.
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately.
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations.
• Undertaking the role and responsibilities of a key person.
• Recognising and applying theories of attachment.
• Providing sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocating for all children’s needs, including those with SEND or EAL support.
• Promoting and facilitating children’s interpersonal communication.
• Supporting children to develop a positive sense of identity and culture.
• Supporting children to understand and respond to their emotions.
• Assessing the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences.
• Creating inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments.
• Creating inclusive and supportive emotional environments.
• Applying strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analysing observation evidence to assess and plan individual learning.
• Facilitating and supporting child-centred opportunities and experiences.
• Providing adult-led opportunities and experiences.
• Using reflection to develop professionally and personally.
• Completing a qualification in paediatric first aid.
• Updating an online portfolio in a timely manner.