Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

**Apprentice Early Years Nursery Practitioner**

We currently have availability for the right applicant to study for their Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification as an **Apprentice Early Years Educator** who has a strong passion and commitment for working with and supporting children aged 2 - 4 years.

**Employee Benefits**:
No Parking Charges

Staff Days Out

Treat Days

Career Progression

Staff Training - external and in-house

As a nursery we are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a **Trainee Early Years Educator/Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Practitioner**, you will be expected to:

- Attend and complete Introduction to Child Protection, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Level 2 Qualifications as a minimum alongside your Level 3 Training.
- To complete and uphold your DBS on the update service.
- Ensure you hold a commitment to the training and attend all meetings with your Training Tutor and a Member of Management.
- Attend all nursery meetings, training days and open days.
- Have enthusiasm and commitment to learn for the children you will work for.
- Contribute to the nurseries ethos.
- Understand your role in providing educational ideas to promote the children's well-being and learning.
- Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and sensitivity with regards to the needs of the children staff and parents within the nursery.
- Be involved in planning and arrange activities within the Nursery.
- Assist in the upkeep of cleanliness and safety of the nursery providing a safe environment for the children parents and staff to work within.
- Demonstrate initiative with routine and non-routine tasks as they arise.
- Demonstrate and understand the need for confidentiality and professional conduct.
- When ready take on Key Children and additional roles within the expectation of an Early Years Educator with the support of an Internal Mentor.
- You will be employed for the duration of your apprenticeship with the opportunity to attend an interview for a full time permanent position as an Early Years Educator once you have finished your qualification._

**Job Type**: Monday to Friday - Full Time Employment 5 days per week with a minimum of 30 hours per week on a term time only basis. Hours approximately 8.00am/8.30am-4.15pm/5.15pm (with training time included within these hours).

**Salary**: Competitive Rate of Pay - £5.50 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £5.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Spixworth, NR10 3PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Please list your GCSE grades (specifically Maths and English)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 29/03/2023