Early Years Practitioner Apprentice, level 2 Childcare - Leeds (Apprenticeship)

Little Oaks Nursery have an exciting opportunity for a level 3 apprentice to join their nursery. The team work together to create an environment where children feel secure, and activities are provided which will foster a sense of curiosity and need to explore in each and every child.
Duties will include:
The ability and willingness to:
To work with children
To safeguard all children
To attend training
To complete all assignments set
To work cooperatively as part of a team
To attend associated training
To liaise with mentor
Attending teaching and learning meetings with your tutor and completing assignments to a high standard and on time
To attend team meetings and contributing ideas to support children’s learning experiences.
Under supervision, provide all aspects of care for children including changing and feeding
To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
To interact with children in the nursery and promote children’s learning.
To be aware of and implement all the nursery’s policies and procedures
Support all staff and engage in a cooperative highly motivated and productive staff team
To attend out of working hours’ activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parent’s evenings, fairs etc.
Contribute to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in nursery
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your
employer. Little Oaks Nursery will provide you with all of the
on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job
learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Little Oaks Nursery’s dedicated
training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an
exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late
2020.
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) desirable/essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) desirable/essential
A level 2 in Early Years or experience in an Early Years setting
Skills required
Empathy and understanding of children under five
Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents
Ability to write reports and Keep clear and accurate records
Excellent organizational skills
Administrative and basic IT skills
Calm and caring nature
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to work on own initiative
Prospects
Achievement of the Advanced Apprenticeship will enable apprentices to access higher level jobs within the wider childcare sector, e.g. Room Leader, Nursery Supervisor or Nursery Manager.
There is also opportunity for apprentices to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard. 
Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator
Duration 15 months