Early years apprentice - The Bridge Day Nursery

Summary

Complete NVQ Level 2, follow nursery policies and guidelines, gain first aid certification, train as needed, support children, work well with the team, and communicate with parents.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Early years practitioner

Hours: Monday to Friday Hours between 7.45am and 6pm 37 hours in total
37 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 16 Jan 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

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

To work towards & achieve NVQ 2 or equivalent within timescale agreed by the training provider & employer.
Adhere to the policies & procedures of The Bridge Day Nursery and compliance with the children act, Health & Safety legislation and within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage Welfare requirements.
To gain a paediatric 1st aid certificate.
Be prepared to take part in other necessary training.
Work & interact with children.
Work well within a team.
Liaise with parents
To work towards delivering exceptional learning opportunities and care that help young children to develop.
To work towards planning and providing teaching and learning that prepares children for their next stage in life.
To learn how to Observe children, plan developmental next steps for each child and individualised learning plans in accordance with Early Years Foundation Stage learning & development and implement these skills.
To help to develop and deliver Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for all the children in your care.
To learn how to keep up-to-date individual records of key children.
To learn how to plan session/daily/medium term plans & then be able to do independently within timescale set by supervisor.
To learn how to set up an exciting, enabling environment for children indoors & outdoors. Then do this independently within timescale set by supervisor.
To interact and respond to children’s play.
To talk to children at a level they understand.
Check toys & equipment, maintain a clean, safe & secure environment
To prepare activities in advance.
Prepare snack & fruit.
To work positively as a team member and be included in staff duty Rota’s.
Required to attend staff meetings.
To work as a reliable and enthusiastic member of the team.
To settle in new children & liaise with their parents. When talking to parents always end on a positive note.
To conform to nursery dress code.
To ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
To take on whatever duties are deemed necessary for the smooth running of the nursery.
To encourage children at mealtimes
To put into practice nursery policies
Have a sense of humour
Be a good communicator

Where you’ll work

692 Manchester Road

Bury

BL9 9TQ

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Training

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.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

Full training will be given within the nursery setting, with Rochdale training completing the training onsite at the nursery location Working towards a level 2 standard As well as this you will complete safeguarding training and health and safety

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

A high standard of care
Reliable
Good timekeeping
Discression/confidentiality

Other requirements

You will need to be prepared to undertake a DBS check for this position and it is then the responsibility of the candidate to register for the DBS update service.

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the family run nursery Are you passionate about wanting children to have the best start in their Early Years learning and development? Are you enthusiastic about wanting to know how children learn, and how you can teach them through play? Do you want to work in a nursery setting with a family vibe? If the answer is yes then please contact us to be considered to work as an Apprentice in our nursery setting