Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Apprentice Nursery Assistant @ Hine Park Day Nursery

Location: 8 Highwood Drive, Leicester, LE5 0BW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Hine Park Day Nursery?

Hine Park Day Nursery are an Ofsted approved day nursery that provides care for children from the age of 8 weeks up to 10 years old. Their services include school pick up and after care for our neighbouring school Falcons Primary.

You will be joining a team of passionate and experienced Early Years Educators that work together parents and carers to give children the best start possible in their lifelong journey of learning and discovery.

WHAT will I get from working with Hine Park Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (term time only).
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with providing a high standard of care to the children. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a role model and help children take their first steps! Your daily tasks will include:

• Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers.
• Advising manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
• Undertaking other responsibilities where needed, such as preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• Developing your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
• Keeping completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff.
• Awareness of the high profile of the setting and to always uphold these standards.
• Supporting nursery assistants, students, and volunteers.
• Ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Enthusiasm, customer care, initiative, confidence & ability to be a role model.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.hineparkdn.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/

Early Years Apprentice @ Little Treacles Nursery, Kent

Location: Otford Church Hall, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5PQ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Little Treacles Nursery?

Little Treacles Nursery provides full day care. They provide a warm and friendly home from home environment, where children feel safe and secure. Their tailored care is personalised to each child’s individual needs. Their nursery features a small garden with free flow access from the Preschool room, allowing children to always enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.

They believe the early years are a precious and important time for development in a child’s life. These first experiences shape confidence, curiosity, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and we are proud to play such an important role in each child’s journey. They provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves.

They are committed to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities, constantly reflecting on our practise to provide the very best outcomes for children.

WHAT will I get from working with Little Treacles Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour (pay review after probation), 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday – 4 day week, shifts between 8am and 6pm
• QUALIFICATION: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years takes approximately 16-18 months.
• BENEFITS: Occasional team building staff events, After probation period get birthday off, Free support line / employee assistant programme, Ongoing support / training and development

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be working towards a recognized early years qualification, helping to build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to progress in childcare whilst also learning on the job. Your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting the learning and development of children in line with the EYFS
• Assisting staff in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Helping to plan and carry out age-appropriate activities
• Supporting children’s personal care routines where appropriate
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Helping to maintain cleanliness and organisation within the nursery
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication and team work
• Organised and patient
• Experience or knowledge with children is desirable

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://littletreaclesnursery.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare

Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Shanklin Day Nursery

Location: 443 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Shanklin  Day Nursery?

Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years.

Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.

WHAT will I get from working with Shanklin Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8.50 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career in childcare. You will be joining a friendly team and supporting with the care and education of young children. Your daily tasks will include:

• Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment.
• Delivering an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
• Helping to ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
• Understanding and working to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies.
• Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
• Ensuring records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
• Liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• Working in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication & team working.
• Logical, organisation & initiative.
• Creativity, problem solving, non-judgemental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.shanklindaynursery.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare/