Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - Music Box Nursery
About the employer
We are a small, family-run childcare setting in Rough Hay, Darlaston, offering a warm, friendly, and homely environment. With just two rooms, we provide a quiet space where children can learn, grow, and build lasting bonds with our dedicated staff. Empathy is at the heart of everything we do, creating magical experiences that inspire awe and wonder. We care for children aged 2–4, with dedicated toddler and pre-school rooms, offering flexible session times during term time.
Our open-door policy ensures that management is always available to support and guide families.
About the Role
Key details:
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hrs per week, shifts tbc at interview
- Wage: £6.40 per hour
- Location: Gospal Hall, Hall street East, Darlaston, West Midlands, WS10 8PL
- Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
- Duration: 16 months
Overview of the role:
We are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic individual to join our nursery whilst also working towards the level 2 early years practitioner qualification.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in collaboration with staff.
- Maintain achievement records for key children and share progress with parents/carers.
- Support the integration of children with special needs.
- Engage with and support parents, carers, and family members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Participate in training, staff meetings, and fundraising events outside working hours.
- Assist with daily nursery tasks, including meal preparation and cleaning.
- Record and report accidents, ensuring proper documentation and parental acknowledgment.
- Ensure children are collected by known individuals.
- Maintain a high-quality, inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds.
- Promote and uphold safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ensure the nursery is clean, organised, and ready for the next day.
Apprenticeship Summary:
- You will work towards your Level 2 Early Years practitioner qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
- Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
- All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
- An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
Candidate Requirements
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
- Strong understanding of child development and early years education.
- Ability to create and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, parents, and staff.
- Experience in supporting children with special needs.
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- Awareness of health, safety, and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong observational skills to assess children's progress and needs.
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to childcare.
- Commitment to upholding high standards in the nursery environment.
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) - Essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) - Essential
Next steps & Pre-employment checks
- (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
- Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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