Apprentice Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Level: 2
Employer: Boarshaw Day Nursery
Location: 23 Stanycliffe Lane
Duration: 1 Year
Expected start date: 16/11/2025
Hours per week: 20 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
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To undertake the appropriate induction and ongoing training
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To help ensure that health and safety policies are implemented and reviewed
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To ensure the nursery complies with the child protection policy
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Help to report and investigate accidents, carrying out first aid duties if required
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Help ensure the rooms are well resourced, clean and free from hazards
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Help to prepare the food and serve food and refreshments in line with food hygiene requirements, ensure that meal times are a pleasant social sharing time
CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY
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To work cooperatively with the members of the team to assist in the planning, preparing and organisation of activities for the children in line with the foundation stage curriculum
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Help ensure that all resources are used efficiently and effectively
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Interact with the children in order to develop their creativity, self-esteem, knowledge and skills.
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Help to identify any possible special needs and report your concerns to your Team Leader
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Help to maintain children’s development records by supplying examples of work
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Help to provide warmth and support for any child who is ill
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Ensure that safety is paramount
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To develop your role within the nursery
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Begin to have sound knowledge of the Foundation Stage Document and demonstrate this understanding in your practice at all times
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Learn to be able to work with children across all ages
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS
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Help to ensure that all personal information regarding the child or parent is kept up to date
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To help contribute to the production of a half-term newsletter
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To help maintain a professional and helpful relationship with parents
LIAISON WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES
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To assist in the preparation for external inspections
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To represent the nursery with external events, training courses or networks, to help promote the nursery within the local community
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To complete your qualification within the time scale
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework
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Work alongside staff members to achieve the objectives of the nursery and the children
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To follow the Rochdale’s safeguarding units' child protection policy
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To carry out a personal DBS check at the start of your training
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To follow the Early Years Foundation Stage document
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To attend any relevant training to ensure one's own personal and professional development
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Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times
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Be respectful and maintain confidentiality at all times
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To be a good role model at all times, especially with students who may be in the nursery
About employer
Cosy Toes has been established for over 20 years and is managed by qualified teachers with many years experience. All the staff are inducted and trained to follow our high standards and expectations. All staff hold an enhanced CRB clearance check. Certificates held are all based on childcare, First Aid and Food Hygiene. Our staff have the vital quality of being able to love, nourish and bond with children. Cosy Toes Group has 4 centres in the Middleton Area.
You will work towards the level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard, attending college at least once per month or being taught in your workplace.
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to move into a full-time role with the possibility of completing a Level 3 apprenticeship.
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
- A good sense of humour.
- Punctuality
- Enjoy being with children
- Honest
- Maintain confidentiality
- Calm and Caring nature
