Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

Our Nursery: The nursery is based over two floors in the old Station Master’s house and can accommodate 22 children daily between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The pre-schoolers (3-5 years) and toddlers (2-3 years) are based on the ground floor in two separate rooms, whilst the babies (3 months to 2 years) are based on the first floor in two rooms. The nursery is installed with comprehensive CCTV security systems and is also fully furnished with the highest quality furniture, with a large array of items from Community Playthings. For added safety, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed within the nursery, and our staff are fully trained in its use. There is a playground to the side and rear of the nursery. In this space your child will find various outdoor toys, things to explore, as well as planting areas.

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication 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, 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Functional Skills in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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

Other requirements

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

• 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

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, 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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in the current nursery setting