We are seeking an Apprentice Practitioner to join our Brambles Wilton Team.
Reports to: Brambles Wilton Manager
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Brambles Wilton, South street, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0JS

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A genuine desire to work within Early Years and a commitment to undertake a level 2 or 3 qualification through Brambles’ preferred education provider.
• Sign up to the Government Apprenticeship Scheme. This scheme must be maintained and worked towards for the post holder to still qualify for the role of Apprentice. Not being part of the scheme and undertaking a Level 2 at the very least results in the role of Apprentice being null and void.
• A desire to gain a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• An interest in play-based approaches to children’s learning and development and the Brambles ethos.
• Undertake Paediatric First Aid training as required ensuring that all First Aid administered is recorded in line with EYFS welfare requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.
• To understand the importance of confidentiality with regards to children and their families.
• This role can be physically and emotionally demanding at times and requires the post holder to be happy in undertaking all that comes with looking after young children in an outdoor environment.
• Knowledge (and love) of the outdoors is essential for all members of the Brambles adult team. All our staff have a passion for outdoor learning through nature. For example – how many trees can you identify, what learning opportunities do the different seasons bring, how can you use the outside environment to encourage play and development in our little Bramblers?
  *This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Manager or Owners. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.

• To learn how to plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional needs, and encourage linguistic and social interaction between the children and adults.
• To learn how to be responsible for a group of children, by observing, monitoring, and accurately recording each child’s development in line with the curriculum planning of ‘The Early Years Foundation Stage’.
• To attend parent evenings / open days as required, and learn to communicate with parents, carers about the day-to-day needs of the children by fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills.
• To learn how to use the Famly App as a tool to record children’s daily activities and progress.
• To learn how to promote the philosophy of ‘learning through play’.
• To learn how to help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and an awareness of personal hygiene.
• To ensure that all children are treated as unique individuals with respect and full consideration.
• To attend staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• To learn about ensuring the environment meets safety and hygiene requirements.
• To learn about the Children Act 1989 and other statutory requirements.
• To learn how to maintain records and documentation that comply with statutory requirements.
• To learn how to respond to Child Protection Policy and Confidentiality.
• To undertake the apprenticeship training including NVQ in Childcare, Certificate in Childcare and Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
• To actively participate in monthly staff meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
• To maintain an excellent working relationship with all colleagues.
• To have a commitment to equal opportunities for all.