Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Trainingtrust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Trainingtrust in Greater London is offering an apprenticeship for Early Years Practitioners for 12 months. This role involves working directly with children to support their development and learning according to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Applicants should have good communication, organization, and customer care skills. The annual wage is £15,704 with a commitment to training alongside experienced staff. The role requires working 40 hours a week, with shifts to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths desirable.
• Good timekeeping and reliability essential.
• Ability to work shifts while engaging children.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe.
• Support children’s development according to the EYFS.
• Record children’s progress with their learning and development.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non‑judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4–9)

Job description

Summary

Training to work in all areas of the nursery with different age groups of children. Gaining a full understanding of the EYFS, to plan activities and to record the children’s development as they move through the nursery. Work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Training course

Early years practitioner

Hours

40 hours a week (Shifts to be confirmed).

Duration

12 months

Positions available

2

Work Overview

As an apprentice, you’ll work at the company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Keep children safe
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Be a key person and give feedback to parents/carers
• Support children’s development according to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Record children’s progress with their learning and development
• Develop your own role and engage with staff training

Where you’ll work

29 Mansfield Road, Ilford, IG1 3BA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organization

WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner – equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

• Support babies and young children through transitions and significant events such as 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 protect them (including domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse)
• Identify risks and hazards in the provision and during off‑site visits and follow reporting procedures
• Use prevention and control of infection techniques for hand washing and food preparation and hygiene, deal with spillages safely, dispose of waste correctly and use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Use equipment, furniture and materials safely and securely, following manufacturers’ instructions and the provision’s requirements
• Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and hygiene, including oral hygiene practices
• Promote health and wellbeing by encouraging balanced nutrition and physical activity, both indoors and outdoors
• Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the child’s development, stage, dignity and needs (feeding, nappy changing, potty training, skin and hair care, rest and sleep)
• Communicate with all children, including those with additional language or needs, and use both verbal and non‑verbal methods
• Extend children’s development through communication and learning activities such as mark‑making, writing, reading and early language development
• Support mathematical learning including numbers, patterns, counting, sorting and matching
• Plan, implement and review individual learning plans for each child, using feedback and mentoring to identify development goals
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet children’s needs and enable progress
• Collaborate with parents or carers, recognising their role and encouraging active participation in their child’s care and learning

Your training plan

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
• Training schedule to be agreed – details will be provided at a later date

Requirements

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4–9) desirable

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Working with young children can be tiring; you may be working shifts. Good timekeeping and reliability are essential. You must be prepared to complete your qualification within the time allowance and attend all college workshops as required by the training provider.

About this company

Tamba Day Nursery has been operating for over 20 years with a committed and experienced team, passionately dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives. The premises are purpose‑built, offering childcare for children aged from 3 months to 8 years and hold a capacity for 93 children. All rooms are spacious, light, airy and minimally decorated to create a calming atmosphere.

After this apprenticeship

Early Year Educator, Level 3.