Summary
Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery in Fratton, Portsmouth, are looking for a Level 2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children.
What you will do at work
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality, caring environment for children. This includes:
- Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
- Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing and feeding
- Acting as a key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
- Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the nursery’s policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
- Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Training
- NCFE / CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills: English and maths at Level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4 hours study time provided for coursework.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or C and above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4 or C and above) – desired
About this employer
Independent nursery taking children up to 46 children from 3 months to 5 years old.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 or a full-time position and further training
Things to consider
- Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying
- If the potential candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Childcare award or has sufficient experience, the Level 3 Early Years Educator (18 months) may be offered