Apprentice Early Years Practitioner CORNFIELDS DAY NURSERY LTD

Vacancy for an apprentice based in Huddersfield who is proactive, has a friendly and personable manner, and looking to progress in a well-established organisation. You will work towards a recognised childcare qualification and develop your knowledge and skills to become a qualified childcare practitioner., An Apprentice Nursery Assistant is required to work within this busy nursery in Huddersfield, where you will learn about the Early years practitioner Standard and have the opportunity to work towards a career in childcare. You will be working alongside children aged from 0-5 years old.

Duties will include:

• Assist the nursery team in providing a friendly, caring, and relaxing environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care


• Assist with room planning and carry out planned activities, themes, and projects


• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy base room


• Communicate with parents/guardians and other visitors in a calm, friendly, and efficient manner


• Complete any additional tasks as required by the senior management team
  
  Communication skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired, Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

At Cornfields Day Nursery we provide a stimulating environment by supporting each child individually and working alongside parents to meet needs of the children. We aim to do this by following the EYFS development guidelines providing children with a variety of learning opportunities. We do this by tracking your child's development on our online system and implementing challenging activities to suit your child's needs led by qualified, skilled staff to enhance development to the next step. Our goal is delivering high quality childcare and education

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve the following:

• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard


• Functional Skills if required


• Throughout the Apprenticeship you will receive in-house training from the employer


• This will ensure that you are competent on all aspects of the role


• You will also have off-the-job training during the apprenticeship qualification, where you will be supported by a dedicated trainer and mentor


• Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date


What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship


• Permanent opportunity for the right candidate with an opportunity for progression onto a higher apprenticeship, You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience