Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

About the role:

Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted

Be part of a team that really cares for their staff and the children in their setting

Would you like all the benefits of working for a big corporate retailer including a 25% staff discount & a regular 10% attendance bonus

Then look no further!

We have a brilliant opportunity as a Nursery Apprentice to join our amazing Nursery onsite at Next head office in Enderby!

During your Apprenticeship you will gain the skills and knowledge to become a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. You will be a part of creating a high quality and caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.

You will:

• Gain knowledge understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the Development Matters and the Nursery curriculum
• Work under supervision to provide all aspects of care for children.
• Gain an awareness of purposeful planning for children in Early Years setting
• Learn and implement the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
• Provide interaction with children in the nursery.
• Learn and undertake the role of a key person including keeping accurate records
• Learn and adhere to the nurserys policies.
• Work alongside all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• Attend all of the mandatory training
• Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in Nursery.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to learning duties and responsibility of a Nursery Practitioner with support from your Supervisor
• Ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
• Learn and adhere to the Nursery standards at all times.
• Be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
• Learn and uphold Health and Safety whilst at work
• Complete college assignments on time allocated time during working hours will be given to support this.

About you:

• An interest in childcare
• Qualification in Maths and English is preferred
• Some experience with children under 5 is preferred
• Ability to communicate confidently with parents/carers
• Able to work independently and to manage your own time efficiently
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Committed to giving children and families the opportunity to reach their full potential
• Ability to use initiative
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent organisational and time keeping skills.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about development in early years
• Able to implement high health and safety standards

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