● To implement the daily routine in the room.
● To work together as a team supporting each other for the benefit of the children.
● Liaise with Parent’s and Carer’s sharing information about their child’s development.
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:
● With your staff team, deliver a programme of exciting play opportunities and activities suitable to the age range and developmental needs of the children you are working with which will motivate their learning and integration within the nursery.
● To ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for children that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables children to reach their full potential
● Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines and policies to ensure the Children’s Act and the Early Years Foundation Stage Welfare Requirements are met at all times.
● To have a good understanding of all the nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure you adhere to them at all times.
● Support all staff and engage in the development of a strong, knowledgeable staff team.
● To be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack, meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
● Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the nursery is fulfilled.
● Ensure children are collected by someone known to the nursery.
● To ensure compliance with legislative requirements at all times.
● To ensure that the nursery conforms to and exceeds the requirements of Ofsted.
● To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
● To uphold and ensure a high standard of care in the nursery.
● To help and support students/volunteers on placement.
● To implement and maintain the company’s equality policy ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued and practice is positive and non-discriminatory.
● To 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.
The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.
Desired Skills
• Able to have empathy and an ability to 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 in 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
Employer
Ampfield Childcare Hub - Deer Park
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Deer Park
Hampshire
Southampton
SO21 2LD
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