Job Description Join an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated nursery in Halifax, who fully support staff and apprentices to their full potential. Since 1996, Creative Learning Childcare has provided families with quality early years education and care. We focus on providing the best environment for our children and we believe in the importance of listening to the voice of the child, their parents and our staff team. We value and nurture every child individually and offer constant support to all parents in their journey through a new experience from their baby’s first visit to nursery to the day they leave us to go to school, sharing in those precious milestones and achievements along the way.

To support and shadow daily practice within nursery rooms, developing new skills that can be applied in practice. The role focuses on learning through play, activities, and routines to provide meaningful learning and care experiences for children while developing your own knowledge, confidence, and professional practice.

Your role will include;

• Show a willingness to progress towards an 'outstanding' level of practice by embracing new challenges and learning goals daily.
• Undertake reading and implementation of areas of the EYFS through play and interactions each week to build understanding of the Early Years Framework and Development Matters.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and act as a positive role model through play and communication.
• Shadow and support with self-care routines, including bottle feeding, spoon feeding, and general hygiene needs.
• Undertake nappy changing duties when confident and familiar with the Intimate Care Policy.
• Demonstrate good practice when shadowing staff supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusion.
• Develop and maintain a professional and respectful relationship with management, room leaders, and colleagues.

Health and Safety

• Share responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery and among children.
• When deemed competent by senior staff, assist in managing entry to the setting in line with Safeguarding and Front Door Safety Policy.
• When competent, share responsibility for signing children in and out using the diary and Famly system, following the Safeguarding and Supervision of Children Policy.
• Support in maintaining the nursery building, resources, and equipment to a high standard, reporting any maintenance or cleaning issues promptly.
• Reflect on your own role and practice, engaging in continuous self-improvement and professional development.
• Make use of the allocated 20% off-the-job training time to complete coursework, gain experience with different age ranges, and participate in 1:1 mentoring and training opportunities.
• Shadow staff and complete delegated tasks to the best of your ability.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, parent meetings, children’s events, and other occasions as required. (Some may occur outside normal working hours, with appropriate pay or time in lieu.)
• Read, understand, and adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.
• Undertake additional training or qualifications as required by management.
• Assist with domestic duties, including preparation of snacks and meals, cleaning of equipment, and other tasks as requested by management.
• Understand and adhere to all safeguarding and child protection policies. Report any concerns regarding the welfare of a child immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff at all times, both inside and outside of the workplace.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills

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 L2.

Prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship