Job Description You’ll work closely with experienced early years professionals at our Finkley Weeke Nursery, gaining hands-on skills in childcare, child development, and safeguarding. Day-Day Responsibilities To ensure the completion of your apprenticeship seeking help from your mentor where needed To constantly develop and maintain an educational play framework in line with the EYFS. Supporting children to be safe while having fun. Observe and support children’s learning Take responsibility for any “key children” as allocated and within pre-agreed timescales. Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with team members, advisory teachers and other agencies that may visit the setting To use initiative to develop and advance both the children and the setting To follow nursery procedures and policies To be flexible within the working practices of the setting. Including undertaking certain domestic duties i.e., preparation of snack meals, cleaning etc To be involved in out of working activities i.e., training, staff meetings, fundraising, social events. Look where your skill set can be utilised and constantly look for advancement of the nursery following completion of your apprenticeship Ensure confidentiality is fully maintained at all times. Here Are Benefits We Offer Career Development Plan opportunities Varied Daily activities, outings to farms & local attractions. Up to 34 days holiday per year Lifestyle Benefits for you to choose (Perkbox, Xmas Bonus, Extra Holiday) Attendance Bonus for you to choose (£600 per annum or 4 extra days holiday) 50% off childcare at Finkley Nurseries for your children Staff Referral Scheme up to £750 Extra Holiday on your Birthday IPad / Tablet for work £100 to spend on resources when you join. Extra Holiday after 1 year of service and £300 bonus after 5 years. 20% off food at Finkley Café and Free Entry for you, 1 extra adult and up to 3 children to Finkley Down Farm Free Uniform and DBS Free Flu Jabs (if requested) And lots more … Skills Required Communication skills Organisation skills Creative Patience Non judgemental Training Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2. Prospects Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.