Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
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Company: Little Greenhouse Nursery Bridgnorth
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Location: BRIDGNORTH, WV15 5AG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000024154
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Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
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Start Date: 03/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Sunday - The hours and days can vary-to be discussed at interview.
Brief Description
The role of a Nursery Practitioner is to foster an engaging, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment that supports each child's development and educational journey by planning and executing educational activities that are age-appropriate and cater to the diverse needs of children.
Training to be Provided
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2
- Work-based mentoring
- One day per week at Telford College term time only
- Assigned assessor to visit you regularly in the workplace
Future Prospects
Once you have completed your Level 2, there is an option to develop within the company.
Vacancy Detail
- Plan and implement activities that are engaging, educational, and age-appropriate in line with the nursery curriculum
- Assess and evaluate the impact of conducted activities, using observations and feedback to identify the children's interests and needs
- Document and track each child's learning journey via reports and observations that reflect their developmental progress, interests, and engagement with the curriculum
- Actively participate in the creation and monitoring of Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to support each child's unique developmental path
- Serve as a key person for a designated group of children, establishing a trusting and nurturing relationship with them and their families and closely monitoring their progress and well-being
- Maintain accurate records of the children's development and activities, ensuring they are up-to-date and shared with parents during regular consultations
- Maintain a high-quality educational environment in the rooms
- Engage with parents and carers to form strong partnerships, offering them regular insights into their child's progress and how they can support their learning at home
- Participate in parent evenings
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that values the dignity and rights of every child, encouraging their sense of security and belonging
- Work closely with the SENCO to identify and support children with additional needs, ensuring tailored and inclusive educational strategies are in place
- Actively participate in planning and implementing individual support plans, contributing insights and observations to help adapt activities and environments that maximise learning and development opportunities for every child
- Regularly attend staff meetings to stay informed of nursery updates, share insights, and collaboratively address any issues or opportunities for improvement
- Assist during mealtimes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all children. This includes helping with food preparation and being vigilant about individual food allergies and dietary requirements
- Support children's transitions (e.g. between rooms or to school) by ensuring these changes are smooth by working in partnership with parents/carers and/or the receiving environment
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check upon employment.