Early years practitioner (level 2) apprenticeship

Summary

We are expanding our term time preschool in the new year and have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to start their Early Years career. The apprentice will work alongside a team of qualified staff, supporting the daily routine and providing a safe nurturing environment for the children. Weekly training sessions will be provided.

Annual wage

£10,400 a year

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Please note this position is Term-Time only and the annual wage will be paid pro rata - 38 weeks plus 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement.

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

The preschool operates during term time for 38 weeks of the year. Working hours are from 8:30am-3:15pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.

31 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year

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

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside qualified staff within the preschool setting.

The apprentice will work both inside and outside, providing learning opportunities for the preschool children.
Change nappies as required and support children's toiletting needs.
Support staff in the cleaning of toys and classrooms as appropriate.
Develop understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and how it’s used throughout the nursery to support child development, planning, observing and interacting throughout a range of activities.
Attend weekly training sessions to gain Level 2 qualification and complete coursework set by tutor.

Where you’ll work

BREAKS MANOR

LINK DRIVE

HATFIELD

AL10 8TP

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

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

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

The apprentice will be given time each week for training, and completing coursework as set by their tutor. They will attend regular progress reviews and recieve ongoing support from a mentor and their tutor. The tutor will visit the preschool to observe pre-planned activities, to assess how the apprentice interacts with the children. There will be an end point assessment to complete at the end of the apprenticeship to achieve the qualification.
Additonal key skills training in Maths and English will be provided if necessary.

More training information

The training provider hosts weekly/fortnightly webinar training sessions to teach the course content and set assignments throughout the course. The apprentice also learns through observing other team members and attending additional training set by the employer.

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Staff are required to take the children outside each day regardless of the weather.

About this company

Brightside Preschool is an Early Years setting located at Breaks Manor in Hatfield. We provide sessional care for children aged 0-5 years between 8.50am and 2.50pm, Monday to Friday during Term Time. 'Showing Young Minds the Brightside in Every Day' At Brightside Preschool we provide a warm, friendly and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop at their own pace. Children are free to play and explore both inside and outside, with practitioners on hand to support and extend their learning. Through our diverse curriculum, we will 'show young minds the Brightside in every day', introducing them to new topics and experiences, exploring the children’s individual interests and encouraging their natural curiosity. Our teaching methods are inspired by a range of theories of children's learning and development including theorist such as Reggio Emilia, Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget. Our homely environment is located within the ground floor of Breaks Manor, with direct access to the gardens. We encourage the children to spend time outside every day, climbing, exploring and being active. We also enjoy our weekly Tots Tennis sessions with 'My Tennis Coaching'.

http://www.brightsidepreschool.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Early years practitioner role
Further early years apprenticeships (level 3)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIGHTSIDE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL CIC

Alison Whelan

manager@brightsidepreschool.co.uk

01707 502885

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287268.

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