Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Level 2) - Training Depot Day Nursery About the employer: Everyone at Training Depot Day Nursery desires to provide your child with the very best learning experiences in a warm, caring and fun environment. We provide this through stimulating and exciting opportunities that promote each child's individual learning and development which enables every child to feel secure, valued and confident. Here at Training Depot Day Nursery we know teamwork is vital in achieving a well run, happy nursery. Through regular and effective communication, our team ensures very high standards of care and tuition for our children. Overview of role: Early years practitioners play a large role in laying the foundations for a child's future learning and development. By planning and providing a nurturing and stimulating activities, play opportunities and environment, they have the opportunity to positively influence a child's prime and specific learning and development, leaving an impact on their lives. Key details: Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm, 1hr break) 40 per week. Starting time and end time may change, e.g. 7am to 4 pm, 9 am to 6 pm, etc All Year Round (52 weeks per year) Wage: £6.40 per hour Location: 2 & 4 Brook Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1DS Apprenticeship details: Qualification: Level 2 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Duration of course: 16 months Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated BEST UK provider ) All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role. Full Duties and Responsibilities: Plan in advance activities, outings, learning situations with your colleagues and keep all records up-to-date. Ensure each individual child’s educational records are regularly updated and maintained for each child in your Learning Group. Assist children with physical care routines, such as in toileting and to ensure regular nappy changes during the day and remind children that are toilet training. Supervise children at all times. Encourage good manners and good personal hygiene. Comfort children, when upset, record any accidents, and report to the Deputy Manager. Ensure each child is treated as an individual and promote equal opportunities. Maintain good relationships and communicate with children. Ensure children in the Cubs Room have a bib on during breakfast, dinner, and snack times. Provide and carry out age appropriate activities to meet each of the children’s needs. Encourage children to eat meals provided, independently. Notify parents if any child has not eaten or drunk anything at a mealtime. Skills & Personal Qualities: Enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable, committed, and punctual Professional, organised, and attention to detail Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop Qualifications Requirements: GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential Next steps & Pre-employment checks: Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment. LMPEYE