Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Tile Hill, Coventry (Apprenticeship)

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

Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Cherry Tree Nurseries will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
Functional skills in Maths and English if requiredThis will be delivered through Cherry Tree's dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020

Qualifications required
Must be committed to achieving level 2 and / or Level 3 in Childcare. No previous experience needed.

Skills required

Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management

Prospects
Develop knowledge and skills within childcare. Opportunity to progress to Level 3.