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Summary

This occupation is found in a range of settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision. The broad purpose of the occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. As active practitioners they are effective role models of play based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice. They are highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. They engage with sector developments both locally and nationally, with a commitment to developing their own professional and educational competencies.. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with children aged birth to eight years, families, practitioners, other professionals and appropriate agencies. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting. They lead on the operational aspects of this provision and are typically responsible for leading other practitioners, an aspect or environment such as; Communication and Language, Planning and Assessment, Forest School, Physical Activity and Nutrition. They usually report directly to the head of the setting (The Manager, The Leader, The Director).

Maths & English

This apprenticeship requires learners to achieve maths and English at Level 2. At interview, we will carry out an assessment to determine current literacy and numeracy levels. We will take account of any support needs in determining the suitability of learners for this apprenticeship.

What are my career options?

Assistant Manager; Baby Room Leader; Deputy Manager; Early Years Coordinator; Early Years Foundation Stage Lead or Coordinator; Early Years Officer; Early Years Practitioner. Early Years Support Worker; Education Welfare Officer; Health Play Specialist; Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant; Hospital Play Worker; Key Worker; Lead Baby Room Practitioner; Lead Practitioner; Nursery Officer; Pastoral Assistant; Pastoral Care Manager; Play Leader; Pre-school Leader; Room Leader; Senior Key Worker; Senior Practitioner