Level 2 Early Years Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park is an established nursery with strong community links in Skelmersdale. They adopt a fabulous Reggio Emilia inspired approach to Early Years and have a fantastic indoor and outdoor areas. They are looking for a friendly, kind candidate to join the team and complete their Level 2 Early Years practitioner apprenticeship.
In this role you will be expected to;
Provide a high standard provision of quality care and learning opportunities for all children.
Become confident in the delivery of a quality educational programme, working with curiosity approach, Reggio inspired and in the moment planning initiatives.
Assist with the implementation of the routine within the room you are working in
Be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures.
Gain an understanding of working with parents of special / additional needs children and other professionals to achieve integration and inclusion in the nursery.
Ensure excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained and be responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children.
Accurately record accidents and incident. Ensure the all reports are completed and signed by the NL prior to the parent receiving it.
Learn to complete observations and assessments of children ensure these are also completed by all childcare staff ensuring all are to a standard appropriate and in a timely manner.
Work alongside the Management team and staff to ensure that the idea behind the project is fulfilled.
Engage in a good positive staff team.
Act as a positive role model
Attend whole staff meetings.
Promote the company vision
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Little Achievers in the Park 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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered through Little Achievers in the Park'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
Basic level of Maths and English requiredSome understanding of working with children
Skills required
Patient
Good communication
Dedicated
Willing to learn
Prospects
Further progression through the apprenticeship levels
If you have a Level 2 qualification we will happily consider you for a level 3 apprenticeship.
Qualification / Standard : ST0888 Early years practitioner
Duration 15 months