Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

**Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - Oak Lee Montessori School**

**About the Employer**

The pre-school years are an important time for both parents and children. During this time children will learn many of the life skills they will use to support them on their journey into adulthood. Oak Lee is an inclusive, safe and secure environment in which the children progress and develop at their own pace and, are provided with opportunities to flourish and thrive in all aspects of their development. We aim to work together with families to make the pre-school years a rewarding and happy experience.

With our unique Oak Lee method, our commitment to pastoral care and our expertise in child development, we have created a setting in which every child develops a sense of curiosity, an ability to think critically and be resilient. We work closely with families to lay the foundation for each child’s future, ensuring they have every opportunity to develop to their full potential. At Oak Lee each child is respected as an individual and treated equally irrespective of gender, race or culture.

**About the role**

Key details:

- ** Hours**: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- **Wage**:£6.40 per hour
- **Location**: 44 Love Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 3EX
- **Apprenticeship Standard**:Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
- **Duration**: 12 months

Overview of the role:
To work as part of a team in preparing and maintaining the classroom, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, undertaking lesson plans and prepare activities for the children.

Key responsibilities:

- To work as part of a team.
- Assist with the smooth running of the Nursery & classroom.
- Help to maintain a high standard Work Cycle.
- Maintain, prepare and update classroom equipment.
- Adhere to School Policies, Procedures and practices.
- Attend and contribute to weekly Staff meetings. (6-8pm on a Weds evening)
- Assist with planning and preparing activities within the curriculum.
- Liaise with Senior staff and team members.
- Report to Senior/Manager regularly regarding personal progress, team issues.
- Report absenteeism and sickness to Senior in charge as soon as possible by following the sickness policy.
- Ensure personal appointments and phone calls are made outside school hours. No mobile phones are permitted to be switched on during working hours (unless circumstances permit-discuss with Manager/Senior in Charge).
- Maintain professional conduct and dress code at all times.
- To ensure confidentiality.
- Always communicating with respect amongst children, parents and colleagues. (Code of conduct).
- Help with all duties involved in caring for the children.
- Informing a senior member of staff if any equipment needs to be ordered or replaced or is damaged.
- Being able to attend courses relevant and necessary to enhance your effectiveness in this role.
- Attend to the daily care needs of the children, including nappy changing, changing clothes and toileting.
- To have a clear DBS and maintain subscription to the update service.

Apprenticeship Summary:

- You will work towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification across a total duration of 12 months
- All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
- An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

- Excellent communication skills
- Great teamwork skills
- IT skills
- Eager to learn
- Kind and caring
- Patience
- Creative
- Motivated

Qualifications Required:

- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

**Next steps & Pre-employment checks**
- Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.