Modern Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Job role: MA Early Years Practitioner

Reports to: Nursery Team Leader

Responsible for:

Our MA Practitioners are responsible for providing a high standard of learning, development and care for our children, which is steeped in the knowledge of attachment theory and early brain development. Supported by our Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Managers and Team Leaders, our team will nurture environments that are emotionally and physically safe. You will be supported as you undertake your Modern Apprenticeship, leading to becoming a qualified Early Years Practitioner.

Lullaby Lane Nurseries:

Lullaby Lane Nurseries is an Attachment Led Nursery, based in the heart of Milngavie and Hogganfield, specialising in the care of children aged 0-5 years old, the most formative years of a child's life. There is a wealth of research to indicate the environment a child is exposed to, in the very earliest of years, has an impact on how they develop cognitively, emotionally and socially, which they take with them through into adulthood.

Qualities and characteristics:

• Have a fascination and curiosity in the development of children
• Be an outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic person with the ability to have fun
• Demonstrate compassion, kindness, integrity and authenticity
• Be willing to undertake, or are currently working towards an HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare

Essential Skills and Experience

Package:

• Salary Banding: £16,640 per annum
• Scottish Living Wage Accredited
• Work-Life Balance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave Package
• Additional leave awarded for continued service
• Professional Development: Opportunities for funded training and career progression
• Employee Involvement: Contribute to policy and a decision-making within the business
• Subsidised Childcare Costs
• Paid PVG and SSSC registration and renewals
• Uniforms provided

Salary: £16,640 per annum

Schedule:

• 11-hour shift
• 4 days per week
• Rotational basis

** Scottish Living Wage Accredited**

** Investors in People and Investors and Young People Accredited**

**Winner of the NMT Nursery Team of the Year Award 2019**