Apprentice Early years Educator

Summary

Fantastic opportunity to join LUV nurseries, we pride ourselves for our nurturing and supportive home from home environments where children can flourish, We are warm and welcoming and embrace all children

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

4 days per week between Monday to Friday, working 8am - 5.00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To be punctual, presentable, with a high record of attendance
Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time-to-time
To carry out duties at all times in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities polic
Look upon the nursery as a "whole". Where can your help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the needs of children
To respect the confidentiality of all information received
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures
To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery
To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure

Where you’ll work

Beaconsfield
The Orchard, Huyton
Liverpool
L36 5UZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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

Early Years Practitioner L2 Apprenticeship standard delivered remotely within the workplace including monthly onsite visits
Functional skills L2 Maths and English delivered within college setting if applicable

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9 or equivalent)

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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Respectful

Other requirements

Applicants are expected to be outside in all weathers with the children. To complete prior courses that involve safeguarding, FGM, prevent duty and British Values, along with food hygiene.

About this company

At LUV nurseries we pride ourselves in our safe, nurturing and supportive home from home environments where children can flourish, with fun and laughter. We are committed to providing a rich, purposeful and engaging play opportunities where every child is loved, cherished and inspired. Encouraging every child to grow in confidence, individually and excel in all areas of development.

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

After this apprenticeship

Progression to qualified practitioner, ever growing nursery that is looking to invest in young people that can achieve room leader roles and management roles in the future and once gained that specific experience.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Carolyn Mason

cmmason@sthelens.ac.uk

01744623521

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317220.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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