Outdoor Woodland Learning Practitioner Apprentice

Summary

At Hardmoor Early Years Centre we seek to build strong foundations for a happy, successful life. To enable this, our Nursery and Early Years Centre is filled with wonderful play and friendship experiences. We thrive through 'learning journeys' that explore our indoor and outdoors to the full, and we are seeking an apprentice to help us with this.

Annual wage

£22,737 a year

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Starting salary is £22,737 per year. You will be employed by Southampton City Council under their terms and conditions.

Training course

Outdoor learning specialist (level 5)

Hours

37 hour week, 52 weeks a year. Normal shift pattern 7.50am to 4.05pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 10 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To maintain the garden and woodland space as an area of EYFS Learning and exploration
To demonstrate a sound understanding of the Early Years’ Foundation Stage
To assist in providing a stimulating environment that encourages the learning and development of young children through play in the outdoor, garden and woodland environmen
To maintain and use resources appropriately in providing play and early education opportunities that meet the needs of individual children whilst ensuring quality standards are maintained
To be a positive role model when engaging with children and parents/carers, in order to promote the development of social, emotional and communication skills in young children
To work as part of a team planning and evaluating nursery sessions
To make observations of children and use them to inform the future planning of activities that promote children’s learning and development in the outdoor environment
To ensure the safety and care of the children and the play environment, completing Risk Assessments and Health and Safety Records and reporting any issues in line with the Centre’s procedures
To assist in completing all records in line with Ofsted requirements, EYFS, Every Child a Talker and the nursery’s procedures
To work in partnership with parents/carers around the needs of their children and families, signposting and referring them to other agencies where appropriate
To ensure your practice within the Centre is inclusive and takes into account the needs of individual children
To inform the designated Child Protection Lead Officer of any concerns regarding the Safeguarding of children, to share information appropriately and confidentially, following the Centre’s safeguarding procedures
To maintain the confidentiality, in and out of the workplace, of any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learnt as part of the job
To encourage parental involvement and feedback when planning and evaluating activities for their children
To undertake continuous professional development as agreed with your line manager
To undertake any other duties that fall reasonably within the role of the post which may be allocated after consultation with the post-holder e.g. take part in special events, meetings, outings and home visits
To demonstrate good understanding of the common core skills and knowledge for those working with children, young people and their families and the role of the Common Assessment Framework in supporting children and families who have additional needs

Where you’ll work

Leaside Way

Bassett Green

Southampton

SO16 3EP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Your training course

Outdoor learning specialist (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Use questions, observations, discussions, surveys and active listening to identify the programme needs and expectations of customers, participants and stakeholders.

Plan a purposeful sequence of outdoor learning activities and experiences matched to an agreed Theory of Change.

Comply with relevant legislation and codes of practice related to the safe delivery of learning experiences in the outdoor and indoor environments in which they work.

Make programme design and delivery decisions based on the pedagogy/andragogy of the chosen approaches to outdoor learning used by their organisation.

Produce risk-benefit assessments for outdoor learning programmes.

Supervise, motivate and work alongside the delivery team allocated to an outdoor learning programme, taking into account available resources, participant needs, individual and organisational approach, programme budget, intended outcomes and desired long-term impact.

Lead differentiated outdoor learning activities and experiences to meet the needs and capabilities of individual participants within the group using appropriate resources and techniques.

Instruct others in how to participate in activities correctly and safely and vary the content, tempo and direction of the activities to enable all participants to contribute to and benefit from the experience.

Make decisions informed by data such as by observations, experience, reflection in-action (in the moment), reflection on-action-in-context (during the experience), reflection on-action (post experience) and professional judgement.

Deal with a dynamic change in group, equipment, or environmental conditions using an appropriate problem solving, recovery, rescue or emergency response.

Create the conditions for participant engagement and achievement whilst supporting equality and diversity and inclusion.

Use a relevant approach such as instruction, teaching, coaching and mentoring approaches to assist participants to meet the intended outcomes of a session and programme.

Use relevant approaches to outdoor learning; theories of human and social development; psychological models; and neuroscience to support participants to achieve the intended outcomes of a programme.

Use the rules of assessment evidence to determine participant progress towards intended outcomes and provide appropriate feedback in terms of its timing, frequency, content and delivery that promotes further learning.

Use digital technologies to support the delivery of outdoor learning sessions and enable participants to engage with technology to achieve the intended outcomes of a programme.

Plan and lead programmes and activities that are sustainable, minimise impact and connect participants with their environment.

Care for, conserve and enhance the environment in which they work.

Use research data and evaluation of own experience to: plan and lead evidence informed outdoor learning experiences; and communicate the value of an outdoor learning programme

Use data gathered on outputs, outcomes and impacts of outdoor learning programmes to quality assure programme and organisational improvements in the short, medium and longer term.

Engage and communicate confidently, clearly and considerately with individuals, small groups and larger groups.

Lead meetings, deliver presentations and write short reports .

Use reflective practice in their work.

Recognise own values, beliefs, strengths, areas of development and set future goals in line with own and the organisations objectives.

Your training plan

You will study for your Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist apprenticeship. You will learn from your colleagues how to carry out your duties and will also be given 6 hours per week to focus solely on your apprenticeship work. All training will be carried out at Hardmoor Early Years Centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C or 4)
Maths (grade C or 4)
L 3 Outdoor Activities Instructor Apprenticeship (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Childcare provider for children aged 0-4

After this apprenticeship

There is the possibility of a full-time position after achieving the apprenticeship. It would also be possible to go on to study for the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Melanie Jackson (Head of Centre)

02380552220

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250112.

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