Organisation – Tarquin Childcare Services
Apprenticeship Type – Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Salary - £8 - £12.71
Hours – Monday to Friday 30 hours per week
Job Overview –
An Early Years Practitioner supports nursery staff in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for young children. The role involves assisting with daily activities, supporting children’s learning and development through play, helping with mealtimes and routines, and maintaining a clean and safe setting. Apprentices work alongside experienced practitioners while completing training towards an Early Years qualification.
Key Duties –
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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 and Attributes –
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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
Benefits –
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Sick Pay
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Flexible hours
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flexible days
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childcare discount
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extensive training opportunities
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family environment
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very flexible
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kind employer
Future Prospects –
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Permanent role with the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications
