early years Apprenticeship
Rainbow Friends Childcare · Barking, IG11 7SQ
Early years practitioner (level 2)
You will support the team in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will gain hands-on experience in planning activities, supporting children's development, promoting positive behaviour and meeting children's individual needs.
The work
Key Responsibilities – Early Years Apprentice
- Support the daily care, learning and development of children aged 0–5 years
- Assist in planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Help create a safe, happy, welcoming and stimulating environment for all children
- Support children's personal, social, emotional and physical development
- Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changing, toileting, sleep times and personal hygiene, as appropriate
- Build positive and nurturing relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence and social skills
- Observe children's play and development and contribute to their learning records
- Support children with individual needs and ensure every child feels included and valued
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies and procedures
Training
- Work alongside experienced Early Years Practitioners who will provide day-to-day guidance, support and coaching
- Learn how to support children's learning, development, care and well-being through practical experience
- Attend training sessions with an apprenticeship training provider
- Complete a recognised Early Years qualification as part of the apprenticeship
- Develop your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding, child development, health and safety and inclusive practice
- Complete coursework, observations and practical assessments as part of your qualification
- Have regular meetings with your workplace mentor and training provider to review your progress and identify areas for development
Training provider: THELIGHTBULB LTD
What you come out with
- Early Years Apprentice
- Early Years Practitioner
- Qualified Nursery Practitioner
- Senior Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader
- Early Years Deputy Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Early Years Educator or specialist roles, depending on further qualifications and experience
What they are looking for
- 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
Things to consider
- DBS check
- First aid
The employer
At Rainbow Friends Childcare, we are more than just a nursery - we are a vibrant, loving community dedicated to the growth and development of children aged 5 and under. Our nursery is a place where laughter, curiosity, and creativity thrive. Nestled in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, our warm and welcoming environment is designed to inspire children to learn, play, and explore together.
Workplace
- 5 Drydock Square, Barking, IG11 7SQ