Early Years Apprenticeship

Little Legends Nursery • Internship • United Kingdom • 1d ago

Are you looking to begin your career working with children in the Early Years Sector? Do you want to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification, whilst gaining practical experience and working within a paid training position?

If you are you caring, energetic and enthusiastic about wanting to work within the Early Years Sector, this may be the role for you!

An apprenticeship in Early Years provides a work-based alternative to full-time study on the Childcare CACHE Diploma or A-Levels. It is also an excellent progression route for individuals who have already completed a Health and Social Care qualification and are now looking to specialize their skills / qualifications, to work within the Early Years Sector.

At Little Legends Nursery we are looking for individuals who are wanting to undertake an Early Years Apprenticeship. Applicants for the Level 2 training position require no previous qualifications or experience in Childcare to apply.

The apprenticeship post will allow you the opportunity to build your professional childcare knowledge and skills. The role will allow you the opportunity to gain valuable experience, working with children across all the age groups within the nursery.

Additionally, as an Apprenticeship position, this role will allow you the opportunity to work towards a package of qualifications including; functional skills in Maths and English (if needed), A Pediatric first aid qualification, Safeguarding training, A Basic Food Hygiene award, and a Level 2 nationally recognised Childcare qualification, the qualification required legally to work as qualified Early Years practitioner.

The Level 2 qualification, once completed, provides a pathway for progression on to the Level 3 Award; which is required for employment into more senior / management roles within the Early Years Sector or for entry onto higher levels of qualification, including the Early Years Practice Degree and Early Years Qualified Teacher Statues.

The nursery offers a generous employee discount for employees requiring a childcare place for their own child.

Whilst no previous experience is required for the Level 2 award, all candidates should be enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in Early Years Education. Candidates should ideally have grade C or above GCSE in English and Maths, however if this has not been achieved previously they must be willing, to work towards an equivalent qualification such as functional skills, alongside the main childcare qualification as part of the Apprenticeship program.

Job description – Apprenticeship - Nursery Assistant / Trainee Nursery Practitioner

To work in partnership with senior staff, particularly the room supervisor of base room, adhering to company policies & procedures.
To act as a supporting person within the designated playroom of the nursery. To following instructions from senior members of the team and contribute to the completion of all tasks that ensure the effective running of the room. To make sure that your contributions ensure tasks are complete at the correct time and to the expected standard.
To contribute to the systems to support learning and development in the room. To support senior staff in observing children’s development and tracking learning progress. To contribute ideas into the planning that will help children to learn new skills. To co-keyworker alongside a senior employee, (dependent on experience and confidence levels)
To ensure that the room and equipment with in it, is clean and safe at all times and that any concerns are correctly forwarded to senior staff in line with the procedures of the setting.
The set out and pack away resources and make sure that the routine of the room is being effectively followed.
To ensure that the room is presented in an attractive manner, that the room is welcoming to all children and families. Contribute to the changing of displays to provide interest and stimulation to the children.
To follow instruction from the room supervisor in relation to staffing arrangements.
To attend any relevant training events that will help to improve your professional practice and effectiveness within the team.
To be welcoming and professional at all time and strive to build positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and visitors.

Essential

A desire to look after children and to support them to develop and grow

Good communication skills

Team player and positive attitude

Health & Safety awareness

A willingness to learn more

Able to use own initiative

A commitment to achieving functional skills in English and Maths, if not achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above previously

Desirable

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above.

Experience in safeguarding children, or supporting children and families with additional needs.

Current First Aid certificate