Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship
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Bright Little Stars – Barnet, EN5 5EB
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Option 1: 40 hours, Mon-Fri, shifts rotating 8am-5pm/9am-6pm
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Option 2: 30 hours, Mon-Fri, shifts set 9am-3:30pm for 1st year, then 2nd year will increase to 40 hours.
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Salary - £8.41 per hour in the first year then increase to £10.92 in the second year.
Do you have a passion for children?
Do you have a warm smile that makes every child feel special?
Do you want to Learn and Earn at the same time?
Your amazing career in childcare starts here! An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification as well as providing you with hands on experience.
Overview –
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Support staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
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Assist with planning and setting up learning and play activities
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Engage with children through play to support their learning and development
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Help with daily routines such as snack times, meals and tidy-up time
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Support children with personal care where appropriate (e.g. hand washing, toileting with supervision)
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Observe children and report progress or concerns to senior staff
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Maintain a clean, safe and organised learning environment
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Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies
Skills –
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Good communication and listening skills
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Caring, patient and nurturing attitude
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Enthusiasm for working with young children
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Willingness to learn and develop new skills
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Reliable, punctual and responsible
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Basic understanding of health and safety and safeguarding (or willingness to learn)
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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Ability to follow instructions and take guidance from experienced staff
Personal Qualities –
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Kind and caring nature
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Patient and calm with young children
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Friendly and approachable
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Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
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Reliable and trustworthy
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Positive attitude
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Good team player
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Responsible and professional
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Creative and enjoys play-based learning
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Understanding and supportive of children’s individual needs
