Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

About this opportunity

A great opportunity is available at Grey Fell Academy who are look for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting chance for someone to start their career in childcare

This role will involve:

• Providing full and practical support in the day to day operations of the nursery
• Planning, organising and implementing appropriate activities for children which meet their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and development needs
• Assisting in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for young children.
• Monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on the development and progress of children in the setting
• Keeping children’s files up to date with planning for their individual needs, observations, development records and all other relevant documentation
• Preparing and serving food, milk, drinks and snacks to children as required
• Assisting children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training, toileting, changing clothes
• Housekeeping duties including cleaning of the nursery to ensure that hygienic standards are maintained at all times

Desired qualifications
Although no specific qualifications are required to apply for this vacancy, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to complete the Apprenticeship framework and will be required to complete maths and English assessments.

Future prospects
Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship programme. Progression to Level 3 qualification may be a possibility

Things to consider
This post is subject to an enhanced Vetting and Barring/CRB Disclosure which will disclose all cautions, reprimands and warnings as well as convictions.
The role will require involvement in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, open days, Christmas parties etc. The role may include long periods of being physically active.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by NST part of The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to NST part of The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Maths and English preferred but not essential as support will be given.

Personal Qualities

• A hardworking individual who has a proactive approach to their work, with good attention to detail
• A helpful and friendly attitude and a warm and positive approach to children
• A team player who enjoys working with other people
• Enthusiastic with a desire to make a positive contribution to the children in the setting
• Good sense of humour and dedication to get the job done
• Patient and caring approach

Skills

• Communication skills are vital in this role
• Successful applicants will need to be comfortable communicating with babies and children, their parents and guardians, and colleagues within the nursery
• Successful applicants must have good time management skills – you must be a punctual person and be on time for work