Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

About the role

Join our awesome team and make a real difference in kids' lives! ✨ We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide top-notch, positive care for children through fun social, emotional, educational, and practical interactions. You'll be a guide, a nurturer, and a champion for every child's development. 🚀

Here's what you'll be up to:

• Championing Child Development: Support children's social, emotional, learning, and practical skill growth. 🌱
• Safety First! Ensure children are safe, well, and that all child protection procedures are followed. 🛡️
• Individual Support: Implement our key worker system to meet the unique needs of each child and their family. 🤝
• Observing & Assessing: Track and document children's learning and development, keeping records accurate and sharing them effectively. 📝
• Parent Partnership: Collaborate with parents and carers to keep them in the loop about their child's day and progress. 🗣️
• Creating a Fun Space: Organize, maintain, and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, and super child-friendly environment. 🧸
• Activity Leader: Plan, prepare, and supervise engaging activities like arts and crafts, cooking, reading, music, and outdoor adventures! 🎨📚🌳
• Health & Hygiene: Keep toys and equipment clean and safe, and ensure children's nutritional needs are met with compliance to food safety regs. 🍎
• Nappy Changes & Potty Training: Provide support with nappy changes and potty training. 🚽
• Team Player: Collaborate with your nursery colleagues to deliver a high-quality nursery service. 🌟
• Following the Rules: Adhere to all nursery policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. ✅
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on childcare developments and participate in training opportunities. 🧠
• Respect for All: Treat everyone with dignity and respect, in line with equality legislation. 💖
• And more! Undertake other duties as needed. 💪

If you're passionate about childcare and ready for a rewarding role, we want to hear from you! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and guidance for children.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children.
• Adhere to all nursery policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.
• Plan, prepare, and supervise educational and recreational activities.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and child-friendly environment.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)), Maths (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)))