Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship at Footprints Nursery

We are seeking an Early Years apprentice to complete a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. You will join our small, friendly team and contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children, creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Purpose of the post:

* To be trained as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner* To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities

Key areas:

* To keywork a group of children* To attend all training as set out in your training agreement* To attend basic safeguard training* To complete all assignments set on time* To work as part of the team* To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes* To liaise with mentor and Manager

Responsible to:Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

* Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members* To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life* To ensure that children’s welfare is paramount and report any safeguarding issues to the safeguarding lead or deputy* College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time* To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas* Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding until competent to carry out alone* To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children* To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery* To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the Manager/training provider* To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the Manager deems appropriate

Teamwork:

* Support all staff and engage in becoming part of the staff team* To attend out of working hours activities, e.g., training, staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

General:

* Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery* To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the apprentice''s supervisor from time-to-time* The apprentices'' duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy* Look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised, constantly being aware of the needs of children* To respect the confidentiality of all information received* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children* To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs* To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times* To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures* To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974* To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the ..... full job details .....