Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship - Astwood Smiles Nursery
SMILES CHILDCARE LTD · Redditch, B96 6DS
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Looking for a career in early years? Astwood Smiles Nursery are looking for an apprentice to join their experienced team. Based in Redditch, the nursery has created a home-from-home environment to help ease the transition from home to nursery. This position is open to unqualified and Level 2 qualified applicants.
The work
As an apprentice, you will be a key member of the nursery team. Your duties and activities may include:
- Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
- Play alongside and with children to support their play
- Contribute to children’s records through observation
- Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
- Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
- Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times
- Working alongside/with outside agencies in supporting the children
Qualities
- Friendly and approachable
- Patient, and caring
- The ability to interact positively with children and adults
- Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Motivated
- Good time keeping
This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.
Training
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma
- Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- On the job training
Training provider: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
Progression to a higher level qualification or full-time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4-9
- Desired · GCSE English 4-9
Things to consider
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.
The employer
At Astwood Smiles Nursery, they understand just how difficult it can be for parents and carers to choose the right nursery for their child, especially with the stressful demands of modern working life. The indoor environment has been designed to be very homely to ease the transition between home and nursery, and they prioritise childrens physical, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing and development. The little ones will be provided with a healthy and varied diet, lots of fresh air, play, and rest whilst in the care of the nursery. They have a large selection of high quality and safe toys and activities for children to choose from, and a wide range of learning materials both inside and outside to enjoy.
Workplace
- 18 Feckenham Road, Redditch, B96 6DS