Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Looking for your step into childcare? This highly reputable, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Stourbridge is looking for someone who wants to start a career in childcare. You will be supporting children's development through play and activities., You must have the ability to work as part of a team, along with being a fun-loving individual, who is motivated and passionate about working with children.

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge


• Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage


• Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children's individual needs are met


• Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities


• Take an active role in seeking out Continuous Professional Development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond


• Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support


• Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them


• Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care


• Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their Trainer Assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours


• Support children's numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities