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Organisation – Anchor Day Nursery

Apprenticeship Type – Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Salary - £14ph based on experience

Hours – Monday- Friday, 51 weeks of the year, closed at Christmas.

Shift pattern, between the hours of 7.30am - 6.15pm, 8 - 10 hour days. If a 10 hour day, day off in the week.

Job Overview –

An Early Years Practitioner supports nursery staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for young children. The role involves assisting with daily activities, supporting children’s learning and development through play, helping with mealtimes and routines, and maintaining a clean and safe setting. Apprentices work alongside experienced practitioners while completing training towards an Early Years qualification.

Key Duties –

• Support staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
• Assist with planning and setting up learning and play activities
• Engage with children through play to support their learning and development
• Help with daily routines such as snack times, meals and tidy-up time
• Support children with personal care where appropriate (e.g. hand washing, toileting with supervision)
• Observe children and report progress or concerns to senior staff
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Skills and Attributes –

• Good communication and listening skills
• Caring, patient and nurturing attitude
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety and safeguarding (or willingness to learn)
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and take guidance from experienced staff

Personal qualities –

• Kind and caring nature
• Patient and calm with young children
• Friendly and approachable
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Positive attitude
• Good team player
• Responsible and professional
• Creative and enjoys play-based learning
• Understanding and supportive of children’s individual needs

Benefits –

• Attendance bonus, extra 6 days off a year
• Long service award - extra days holiday, up to 5 years’ service
• Reduced Childcare

Future Prospects –

• Permanent role with the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications