Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
VILLAGE BEARS DAY NURSERY
Kingswinford, DY6 9AQ
Closes in 22 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 September 2024
Summary
An exciting opportunity to become a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice (or Level 3 Early Years Educator for those who have experience) at Village Bears Wall Heath, a warm and welcoming family run setting who pride themselves on providing a bright, supportive and homely environment. Flexible for immediate or Spring start date.
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Training course
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Early years practitioner (level 2)
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Hours
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Monday to Friday. Hours on a rota basis between 7.00am and 6.00pm agreed in advance.
30 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
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
· Adhere & implement policies and procedures at all times
(Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Medication, Behaviour etc)
· To work as part of a team and use own initiative to assist in carrying out the daily routine of room they are based in
· To assist in implementing EYFS within setting and contribute activity ideas to weekly planning and the development of display boards
· To assist with meeting children’s individual needs
· Reporting of Accidents to Senior Staff
· To assist in recording children’s personal daily record sheets.
· Ensure cleaning routines are followed.
· To assist in the safe keeping of all toys and equipment, searching and recovering lost pieces.
· To maintain child:staff ratio.
Where you’ll work
Dudley Road
Wall Heath
Kingswinford
DY6 9AQ
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
JUNIPER TRAINING 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
Level 2 Diploma Early Years Practitioner
Support with English and maths (if required)
Work based learning
End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE English and Maths (grade 2/3 or D-E or Level 1 FS)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 FS)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Desire to complete programme
- Caring and approachable
- Trustworthy and reliable
Other requirements
Are you able to travel to the nursery within the advertised working hours?
About this company
We are a family run childcare provider in the Wall Heath/Kingswinford area. We pride ourselves in providing warm, welcoming and nurturing settings for your little ones to grow and learn.
We strive to provide high quality childcare for children aged from 12 weeks to 11 years within a friendly and fun atmosphere across both our sites. Choosing the right childcare setting is one of the most important decisions for every parent to make for their child’s well being and education. We are committed to working with you as partners to ensure your child’s time with us is happy, enjoyable and productive, and that they will remember it fondly.
http://www.villagebearsnursery.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Village Bears will offer ongoing employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Diane Jones
diane.jones@junipertraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000278909.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)
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