Are you looking to kick start your career into early years? - You could be set to gain a qualification with us in as little as 12 months, we have a fantastic management team to support you through your modules as well as in house training from our highly experienced and skilled management team. Apples and Pears Nursery are looking for 5 New Nursery Assistant Apprentices, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 if you have already acquired a Level 2. This Role Will Include: • Assisting with the full care of children i.e. ensuring that their physical needs (food & personnel hygiene are met. • Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities through / within a stimulating environment. • To be aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and work alongside others to ensure that this is achieved. • Assisting with the provision of healthy / nutritional snacks and meals. • Assisting with daily record keeping. • Observation & assessment of key children, once delegated. • Administering First Aid, as appropriate. • Attend / undertake training, as appropriate. • Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework. • Work within the settings Policies & Procedures. • To be coherent with EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure fully adhered to. • Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder. 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 - L2. Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship. Ability to pass a DBS check. Other benefits: Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service Employee Assistance Programme Staff Childcare Discount