Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Summary

To support the Nursery in the successful implementation of a routine, this will cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Education and Qualifications are working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 and training to include First Aid and Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, Allergens, and Prevent Duty within the employment setting.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Hours are to be confirmed at the interview. However, the nursery is open 7.30am - 6.00pm, so early starts and late finishes may be needed. Shifts TBD.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Main activities/tasks:

Willingness to attend in-house and external training to gain knowledge and comprehension of the EYFS. This will include on-the-job training from more senior members of staff
To support all nursery practitioners in providing stimulating and exciting activities to incorporate the EYFS, and cater to the individual children’s interests
Build up a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage through training and experience
Understands the principles of the key person systems
When deemed suitable all modern apprentices will be allocated key children
When applicable, good knowledge of their key children and their individual needs, which includes planning, observations and implementing of the activities
When applicable, baseline assessments such as summative assessments to be completed every 3 months, which includes the tracking system to monitor the children’s progress
Devise displays of children’s achievements, taking into account the presentation of the display
Ensure systems are followed for all health and safety routines. i.e. - Risk assessments, signing in themselves, visitors and children in and out of the building
Assist staff to create a stimulating environment both in and outdoors
Share ideas with the team to ensure the children are happy and learning
Responsible for ensuring medication is administered to key children at the correct times and all applicable paperwork is completed daily
To have knowledge and promote fundamental British values with in the setting
Build up a sound knowledge of safeguarding, including the prevent strategy
Supporting colleagues in the room by providing assistance in daily routines
To provide the highest standard of care for the children in the room ensuring you are a good role model by demonstrating your own Social, Physical and Intellectual skills
Working towards a level 2 qualification
Attend staff meetings as required
Ensure compliance with the Nursery Health and Safety Plan
Undertake domestic chores applicable to the setting, i.e. general cleaning of equipment, areas, and ensure good standards of safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the setting
Assist in snack preparations and other daily duties
Maintain good standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Be aware of any allergies that children have in setting
Attend supervisions and be honest about your responses
Ensure the confidentiality of any information received regarding the children, their families and other staff members
To work within the guidelines of all the settings policies and procedures, contract and employee handbook
To work within the guidelines set out by learning provider
Build up strong relationships with parents/carers, staff and children, ensuring you are approachable at all times to discuss any queries/concerns
Liaising with parents and other professionals where applicable
Be aware of risks and undertake any risk assessments necessary, with supervision of room leader if needed
Ensure risk assessment monitoring sheets are signed daily
To carry out any other reasonable additional duties as requested by your supervisor and/or Nursery Manager from time to time
To attend staff meetings, professional development training and any other events as requested by your Nursery Manager
The role will require involvement in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, open days, Christmas parties, etc.
Working in a nursery will involve working shift patterns including early morning starts and early evening finishes. The role may include long periods of time standing

Where you'll work

UNIT 3
BATLEY BUSINESS PARK
TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
BATLEY
WF17 6ER

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 2 Technical Certificate
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT (if required)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Good attendance record
Flexible
Can Do Attitude
Caring

Other requirements

Successful applicants must be aged 16 or over in order to be included in nursery ratios. This post is subject to an enhanced Vetting and Barring/CRB Disclosure which will disclose all cautions, reprimands, and warnings as well as convictions. The role will require involvement in out-of-working-hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, open days, Christmas parties etc. Working in a nursery will involve working shift patterns including early morning starts and early evening finishes. The role may include long periods of time standing. We are open to recruiting someone who already holds a L2 Early Years qualification, so please also apply. You will then work towards a L3 Early Years Educator.

About this company

Starjumps opened in 2009, offering both full and part time sessions to children aged 3months-5 years. The team at Starjumps understand choosing a childcare setting is one of the most difficult decisions a parent/carer will make, so we pride ourselves on working closely in partnership with parents/carers from the very beginning to ensure we offer you a safe, caring and happy environment for your child!

http://www.starjumpsnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship programme.

We are open to recruiting someone who already holds a L2 Early Years qualification, so please also apply. You will then work towards a L3 Early Years Educator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318571.

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