Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

We will provide you with a full introduction and all relevant training. After completing a 6 months probation, you will be able to attend relevant courses.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- To change children's nappies
- To support children change their clothing after having an accident/ spillage.
- To work within a team
- To work within our Early Years Team, supporting the planning and implementation of activities with individual or groups of children; promoting effective teaching and learning.
- To be part of our Early Years Team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
- To promote the inclusion of all children.
- To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop, to meet their differing needs.
- To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children.
- To act as a role model and set achievable expectations.
- To be responsible for organising the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the group. These activities will take into account children’s abilities interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
- To meet the physical needs of children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence.
- To provide support for the children’s emotional and social needs by implementing the principles of the nursery Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct.
- To encourage children to interact and work cooperatively with others.
- To support the nursery’s commitment on safeguarding children in all aspects of the nursery service.
- To be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to meet all learning interests and needs of children, extending them where necessary.
- To contribute to the review and further development of the Early Years Foundation Stage in the nursery.
- To support team to monitor and evaluate children's learning through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies.
- To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports for parents and other professionals on children’s achievements, progress and related matters.
- To develop positive and sensitive relationships with parents and carers to support their role in children's learning.
- To provide constructive feedback on children’s progress/achievement, on a day-to-day basis or through parent meetings.
- To be proactive in the continuation of your own learning to improve the outcomes for children and their families.
- To have a clear knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations.
- To comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures.
- To attend meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development.
- To undertake any duties set to you by the Management Team that will assist in the day to-day running of the nursery.
- To undertake special observations i.e. pupil premium as well as two year old checks

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

Pay: £7.55 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Luton, LU3 3QB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 12/05/2025