Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Vacancy

About the employer

Johnson Fold is a positive place for learning; where everyone can feel safe and valued; where children can feel confident, loved and secure. We offer a rich and vibrant curriculum, ambitious and inclusive of all. It develops and deepens the essential knowledge, skills and understanding that children need as the building blocks for life. Our curriculum, from the 2Year Old Provision right up to Y6, reflects our understanding of the community we serve and demonstrates our passion for learning. Every opportunity is taken to maximise and enrich the school experience, by creating an environment where children are encouraged ‘to be the best that they can be.’

About the vacancy

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive individual to join our team working primarily within the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will be working in our 3YO nursery alongside a professional and experienced team, learning a range of skills to develop a career working in an Early Year’s setting.

You will be trained to a high standard in all duties required of you involving keeping the children safe and enhancing their learning and play.

This will include:

• Ensuring safety of children at all times
• Supervising outdoor play
• Supervising snacks and lunch
• Supporting development through play
• Carry out activities with the children
• Preparing and feeding children
• Keeping the nursery clean
• Contribute to a safe, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment
• Assist children with SEND and SEMH needs, ensuring inclusive and nurturing support.
• To attend additional  mandatory training to help with the role and on-going CPD
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment by following safeguarding procedures
• You will be supported throughout your training

You will receive the following training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Monthly timetabled classes

What skills are we looking for?

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

• On successful completion of your Apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent contract