Job Description Monique Montessori Day Nursery provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train and retain our staff. We provide a professional, caring and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth. We are currently looking for talented, enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Practitioners to join and complement our friendly team. Responsibilities Engage children in educational and recreational activities Provide a safe and clean environment for children to play and learn Supervise and support children at all times. Ensure the individual children’s needs are met, to include learning, feeding, nappy changing and sleep time. Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment. To cover house keeping duties, this will include laundry and general cleanliness of the nursery. Read, understand and implement all company values, policies, procedures and operational practices. Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents visitors and work colleagues. Ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate. Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required. IND01 Skills Required Patience Non judgemental Creative Training Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2. Prospects Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship