Summary
This role combines practical, hands-on experience in a childcare setting with ongoing training and study toward a recognised early years’ qualification.
What you will do at work
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children’s learning and development
- Support children’s social, emotional, and physical needs in a safe and nurturing environment
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised setting in line with health and safety regulations
- Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments and learning journeys
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, toileting, and outdoor play
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing of all children
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE GCSE English (A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent) – essential
- GCSE GCSE Maths (A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent) – essential
About this employer
- Next Generation nursery was created with the intent to provide individual quality care and education for each child in a safe, stimulating, homely and happy environment. In early years, we recognise the importance of the role we play in skilfully providing children with opportunities of challenge, time to learn, to explore and to achieve in order to build upon each child’s foundation at the prime time to ensure that they are ready for the world around them and their next steps.
After this apprenticeship
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a qualified Early Years Practitioner role