Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Summary

We are seeking a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This role offers valuable experience in early childhood education. To apply, complete the application pack and note that an enhanced DBS check is required before starting. If you're committed to supporting children's development, we'd like to hear from you.

Wage

£14,903 a year

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Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Shifts will be changed due to staff sickness but are expected to be worked 4 days per week, 8:00am-6:00pm. Including one half day and an unpaid 30 minute lunch break each day.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 22 April 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

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

Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities to support children's learning and development.
Help supervise children, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the day.
Support the lead practitioner in observing and documenting children's progress and achievements.
Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, nappy changing, and ensuring children’s hygiene needs are met.
Help maintain a clean and organised learning environment.
Support children with special needs and tailor activities to meet individual learning requirements.
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to develop skills and knowledge.

Where you’ll work

HUDDERSFIELD ROAD
WYKE
BRADFORD
BD12 8AA

Training

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

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

The apprentice’s training will take place both on-site and through external college sessions.

Where: On-site at our workplace, with additional training and assessments provided by Eden Training Solutions.
How often: The apprentice will complete their college work on-site during a dedicated, paid half-day each week.
Training schedule: Weekly training will involve a mix of practical experience at work and theoretical learning through the college program. Regular support and feedback will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Wyke Community and Childrens Centre provides Early Education, at an Outstanding level to children ages 0 - 12 years, across 4 different rooms. We are fully committed to being an inclusive environment, where all children's needs are fully met and supported. We work closely with Parents to ensure all children meet their full potential and are proud to be OFSTED recognised as OUTSTANDING.

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After this apprenticeship

After completing this apprenticeship, there are excellent opportunities for career progression within the early years sector. The apprentice can expect to move into roles such as:

Room Leader: Take on more responsibility for leading a specific group of children and managing a team of practitioners.
Deputy Manager: Support the nursery manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the setting and helping with staff management and development.
Nursery Manager: Lead and manage the entire nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and administration.
SEN Support: Work closely with children with special educational needs, providing tailored support to meet their individual needs.
SENDCo: Become the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator, overseeing the implementation of support plans and ensuring inclusive practices across the setting.
There is significant potential for further training and development to support progression into these roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WYKE COMMUNITY & CHILDRENS CENTRE

Kirsty Parkin

nursery@wykeccc.co.uk

01274800500

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309441.

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