Nursery Practitioner Apprentice - HAPPY JACKS CHILDRENS DAY NURSERY LTD

Summary

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? If the answer is yes then please contact us to be considered to work as an apprentice in our nursery.

Annual wage

£11,648 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: Shifts to be confirmed, 3 - 4 days a week between Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
35 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

Main Duties Include:

To follow all legal and statutory requirements as stated within the nursery policies and the EYFS.
To support our early years practitioners in planning effectively following our nursery curriculum and ethos.
To keep children safe from harm.
To be responsive to children’s individual needs by comforting and supporting children when they need it.
To support practitioners in maintaining the cleanliness of toys, resources and equipment, mopping/sweeping where necessary, and to support practitioners in ensuring the outdoor area is maintained and safe.
To read stories/sing nursery rhymes to the children, either one-on-one or in small groups.
Contribute to children’s progress reports as and when required.
Participate alongside other practitioners in regular staff meetings.
Attend training courses/ events and meetings as required.

Where you’ll work

26 TODMORDEN RD

CENTRE VALE

LITTLEBOROUGH

OL15 9EL

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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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification
Apprenticeship training will take place on-site with the employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 and 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

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

About this company

We are a family run business with a real family vibe. Most practitioners have been with us for between 10-18 years. Suzanne, who is the nursery manager holds a BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Professional Status and is qualified to level 6, this means that as an Apprentice you will support to very high standards in your training and development. Suzanne has been with us since opening as she part owns the nursery with her parents. Our newest practitioners have now been with us for 2 years. We have a very low staff turnover which we are proud of, we welcome everyone into our setting and make them feel part of the team. We We have a large outdoor area, we are passionate about the outdoors so the ideal candidate should not be weather shy.