An opportunity to apply for a fixed term position as an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Practitioner Apprentice has arisen to come and join our St John's Day Nursery team. This position is based in our day nursery provision for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

- Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for the children in the nursery, adhering to nursery policies, procedures and health and safety requirements. 
- Build positive relationships with other staff, children and parents in order to support the holistic development of the children. 
- To take part in fun, engaging and educational activities set out for the children within the nursery as part of the planning, in order to further their learning and enjoyment. 
- You will work alongside qualified practitioners, supporting and caring for children aged 2-5.
- You will learn how to create a safe and stimulating environment, and set up and take part in a variety of stage appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

St John’s Catholic Primary School (Day Nursery) is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. 

It is a criminal offence for someone who is disqualified to knowingly seek or accept work (or continue to work) in a ‘regulated activity position’. Therefore, in addition to interviews applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, Overseas Criminal Checks, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks and if applicable a check under the DfE Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.

Keeping Children Safe in Education states the need for schools to conduct an “online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.” The purpose of the online check is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school / setting might want to explore with the applicant at interview, to establish their suitability to work with children. The online check forms are one part of the school’s pre-employment checks process.

 

Candidates should have some experience of working with children aged between 2-5 years in a day care or nursery setting and have a range of suitable skills which will work well with and strengthen our busy nursery team. 

We are looking for a genuine, motivated, engaging and caring individual with a passion for working with young children. The ideal candidate should work well as part of a team, and have good communication skills - with a friendly and approachable personality. 

We are looking for someone with a commitment to completing their apprenticeship and eventually qualifying as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.
Full Person Specification attached.