Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Summary

Little Waves Day Care Nursery are looking to take on an apprentice to work within their team, and work towards their Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Mon - Fri 7:15 - 6pm.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 26 November
Duration: 1 Year 6 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

Job Purpose

The post holder, under the direction and indirect supervision of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, assists in the provision of a fun, welcoming and stimulating environment, assisting in the development in all aspects of childcare and education. They are responsible for participating in the delivery of planned programmes of care which are designed to meet the needs of each individual child.

3. Main duties and responsibilities

3.1 To make themselves aware of the settings policy and procedures and agree to abide by them at all times

3.2 Under supervision, assist in the planning and implementation of care to meet the needs of individual children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage

3.3 Participate in the development of high quality care, ensuring the needs of individual children are met. This includes ensuring that each child exercises their rights of choice, dignity and privacy

3.4 To work with colleagues to provide a variety of development/age appropriate experiences so children are given the opportunity to develop physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills

3.5 To record any accidents appropriately

3.6 To manage children’s behaviour in accordance to policy’s and procedures

3.7 To be aware of all forms of abuse and the correct procedure to follow should there be any concern

3.8 To help children express their imagination and creativity

3.9 To care for all aspects of children’s personal hygiene

3.10 To care and promote the development of babies

3.11 To work with parent’s/carers in order to provide the best care for their children

3.12 To promote positive images of people at all times

3.13 To carryout any training needs identified.

Above all, Early Years Practitioners should be able to work together with all staff as a team, producing a happy and welcoming environment whilst providing opportunities for children to learn through play.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner but is not intended as a complete list of duties and may be amended in conjunction with the post holder to meet the changing needs of children.

Where you’ll work

Keilder Close

Redcar

TS10 4HS

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.

Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).

Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.

Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.

Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.

Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.

Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.

Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.

Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.

Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.

Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.

Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.

Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.

Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.

Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.

Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.

Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.

Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.

Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

Early years educator L3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Math (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

providing childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks - 11 years. Happy Staff, Happy Children, Happy Parents open 52 weeks a year weekdays 7.30am - 6.00pm

After this apprenticeship

Potential to remain with the company depending on the circumstance of the employer, and progress within the apprenticeship.

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