Apprentice Early Years Assistant 1341 First Steps Nursery

Programme name Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner

First Steps Nursery & Pre-School where we have been providing high-quality childcare for the local community and beyond since 2004.

This all happens in our brand-new, purpose-built setting where children are cared for as well as parents and staff.

Our experienced Management and Staff Team are highly qualified and have many years of experience working in early years settings.

We are proud to be part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, an established multi-academy Trust with schools across the West Midlands.

We are located at the three-times Ofsted outstanding Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick, and next door to the impressive new Shireland Technology Primary school. As a result, our Nursery & Pre-School has access to a range of outstanding facilities, including a theatre, sports hall, immersive space, forest school and music rooms.

We encourage all children to take part in a variety of activities that are centred around their interests and learning through natural resources.

At First Steps Nursery & Pre-School, we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child can learn and develop to their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our nursery.

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has become available at a First Steps Day Nursery, West Midlands. They are looking for an Apprentice Early Years Assistant to join their setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.

• Caring for children
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
• Supporting children's play and learning
• Supporting children's development
• Adhere to all safeguarding practices
• Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning

As an apprentice you will be included on a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship or Level 3 Early Years Educator, depending on your qualifications and experience, this will involve a Regional Trainer visiting you once a month in the workplace.

This vacancy is for a permanent position (for at least the duration of the Apprenticeship) with the possibility of fulltime employment, upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

• Good Communication
• Ability to use computer
• Adaptable
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to follow instructions from the room leader

Non Specific - experience in caring for children would be preferred.

• Polite
• Patient Punctual
• Diligent
• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Confidentiality essential

Things to consider

Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

• have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• study for at least 20% of your working hours
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential