Apprentice Nursery Assistant
CT Skills · Location to be confirmed
Early years practitioner (level 2)
You will gain hands on experience in caring for children whilst also working towards and industry recognised qualification. This position will kick-start your career in childcare and allow you to watch a child's first steps and be a trusted role model!
The work
- Helping to set up activities for the children.
- Supporting children to engage in activities and participate with others.
- Supporting children at mealtimes and assisting with eating/drinking.
- Getting involved in creative and messy play with the children.
- Helping children to sing, read, count, and join in with imaginative play.
- Ensuring children are safe and supervised at all times.
- Helping to plan activities and games.
- Tidying away after an activity is finished.
- Any other duties requested by the manager.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
Training
You'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer.
Training provider: CT SKILLS LIMITED
What you come out with
As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English and Maths 4/C+
The employer
Nightingale Nurseries have spacious, comfortable, and enriching learning environments. They have been designed to facilitate stimulating and safe learning opportunities for children as they progress through the Early Years. Each home room is warm, light, safe and inviting with interactive displays that celebrate the children's successes and demonstrate their learning journeys.