Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Summary:
Ampfield Childcare Hub are on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic Apprentice Early Years Practitioner to join their team! Do you have previous experience looking after young family members, or just an interest in being able to support children at the most crucial stages of their lives? This role is ideal for someone just starting out with their journey in Childcare. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be integral in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Reporting to the Nursery Manager, your primary responsibilities will include providing high-quality childcare, supporting early childhood education, and effectively communicating with parents and staff. Your passion will be essential in creating engaging activities, by being a team player you will help to enhance team collaboration, and your relevant skills in English and driving will support effective communication and logistics. Join us in shaping the future of our children.
Responsibilities:
* Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the nursery.
* Implement the daily routine in the room.
* Work together as a team supporting each other for the benefit of the children.
* Liaise with parents and carers sharing information about their child’s development.
* Deliver a programme of exciting play opportunities and activities suitable to the age range and developmental needs of the children.
* Ensure a caring and stimulating environment is provided for children.
* Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines and policies to ensure compliance.
* Engage in the development of a strong, knowledgeable staff team.
* Be flexible within working practices of the nursery.
* Ensure children are collected by someone known to the nursery.
* Monitor any safeguarding issues following nursery and local authority procedures.
What's involved as part of the apprenticeship?
You will be assigned an expert Lifetime Training coach to support you throughout your apprenticeship journey, with regular face to face and virtual catch ups every 4-6 weeks. You will work towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship qualification over the course of 12-18 months. A hands-on approach to learning and structured training plan delivered at your place of work without the expectation to attend college. Dedicated time each week to focus on your learning.
Requirements and Prospectus:
Desired Skills:
* Able to have empathy and understand a child’s view.
* Able to identify concerns and resolve complex dilemmas in a fair, open and reasoned manner.
* Able to communicate clearly with both children and adults alike.
* Able to reflect on and respond positively to direction to improve own performance.
* Able to self-manage, be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things.
* Know when to seek advice and support.
Personal qualities:
You must be enthusiastic and able to work well in a team whilst also having the confidence to work alone using your own initiative. The successful candidate must be committed to working towards their Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship qualification over the course of 12-18 months.
Qualifications required:
No previous qualifications required.
Future prospects:
Ongoing training and development with the opportunity to grow further within the Nursery Practitioner role.
Training to be delivered:
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
About the Employer:
At Ampfield Childcare Hub, we welcome all children and their families into our friendly, caring, stimulating setting. We really know all our individual children and their families well. Through a child led approach, our amazing team care, nurture and develop the children. All our learning and exploration takes place in our large space and forest area. We work with children throughout their early years to develop their confidence in themselves, ready for the next stages in their development. Together, with families, we aim to ensure all children are respectful and resilient and prepared for all the exciting experiences that are available to them.
Employer: Ampfield Childcare Hub - Deer Park
Address:
Deer Park
Hampshire
Southampton
SO21 2LD
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