Apprentice Early years Practitioner - Rosewood Nursery

Rosewood Nursery

Oxfordshire, OX7 5UY

Closes on Sunday 24 November

Posted on 24 September 2024


Summary

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Rosewood Nursery are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship, you will complete an Early Years Practitioner Level 2. Apply Now!

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours
Numerous hours - 30 hours over 3 days, 40 hours over 4 days, 25 hours over 5 mornings or 5 afternoons. Shifts to be confirmed. We are open all year and open from 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 Year 2 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • To help deliver outstanding care and learning opportunities to all children within the setting
  • To support the Room Leader in the effective and efficient running of the room you are assigned to
  • To work with the team within the room, setting and company
  • To ensure all policies and procedures in line with company policy, along with all aspects, legal and guidance, of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted’s Registration requirements are met at all times
  • To be an ambassador for Rosewood Children’s Day Nursery

Where you’ll work

Rosewood Nursery

Burford Road

Chipping Norton

Oxfordshire

OX7 5UY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
  • Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
  • Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
  • Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
  • Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
  • Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
  • Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
  • Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
  • Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
  • Use learning activities to support early language development.
  • Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
  • Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
  • Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
  • Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
  • Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
  • Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
  • Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
  • Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
  • Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
  • Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
  • Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
  • Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
  • Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
  • Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
  • Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
  • Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
  • Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
  • Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
  • Use learning activities to support early language development.
  • Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
  • Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
  • Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
  • Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
  • Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
  • Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
  • Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
  • Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
  • Your training plan

    • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard qualification
    • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
    • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
    • On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade (Grade C or 4+) desirable)
    • Maths (grade (Grade C or 4+) desirable)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    Rosewood Nursery, set in a charming period building, is comfortably nestled in a quiet residential area a short distance from the bustling Chipping Norton Town Centre. Our facility provides a safe and welcoming environment, offering bright, well-equipped rooms that feel like home. We operate 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and are closed only for the week of Christmas and bank holidays. We provide care and early years education for up to 45 children, ranging from babies as young as six weeks to children up to five years old. Our inclusive approach welcomes children with additional needs, and our trained, supportive staff provide tailored care and support. The nursery features a large outdoor garden for play and exploration, complete with a separate area specifically designed for our youngest ones. At Rosewood Nursery, your child's development is our primary mission. We foster an environment that nurtures confidence, stimulates curiosity, and enhances social skills. We deeply value our relationship with parents, considering you as essential partners in your child's learning journey. To accommodate parents, our nursery offers ample parking space for safe and easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

    After this apprenticeship

    • For the successful candidate, there is the opportunity of ongoing employment and progression onto the Early Years Educator Level 3

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Bobbie Durant

    Bobbiedurant@eden-ts.com

    01709886833

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278653.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 24 November

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