Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship at St Mary's Primary School

We are looking for an apprentice to become an effective member of our Nursery Team. Our aim is to provide high quality care for pupils in the Nursery. With guidance, you will learn to develop positive relationships with children in our care, make observations and set up and tidy away tasks which will support their development.

We are recognised as a fully inclusive school which is committed to providing a relevant and high quality education for all children living in the area.

The school's ethos and culture (founded on Christian values) serve to celebrate difference and diversity and create a climate in which everyone knows themselves to be valued for their distinct and individual skills, attributes and resources.

We aim to engender a sense of community and belonging and to offer new and enriching opportunities to all learners.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Treating each child as an individual and have a general understanding of
childcare and child development
- Observing each child's progress and reporting on interests and achievements,
looking for progression and continuity
- Sharing information about children's achievements and play with room staff
- Developing positive and trusting relationships with children, parents, carers, staff
and outside agencies
- Assisting with the supervision of children at play (indoor and outdoor), at rest and
at mealtimes
- Interacting with children in an appropriate and structured way
- Playing alongside and with children to support their play
- Offering ideas and suggestions about activities and opportunities for children's
play
- Learn how to set up resources and activities in a way that is stimulating and
excitingly presented for children

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- End Point Assessment - Knowledge Test and Professional
Discussion
- How training will be delivered is to be confirmed