Early Years Apprentice

Summary

Are you wanting to work in a fast-paced nursery environment that offers a great opportunity to the successful candidate. If you are looking for a career within the childcare sector then this position will be of interest.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Hours will be within 8.00am - 6.00pm working hours, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns will be available and confirmed with the employer. No weekend work.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 year
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 work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care and safety are provided
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery
Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food service areas
Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures, e.g. Fire procedures, risk assessment indoors and outdoors
Observe and learn from senior members of staff
Abide by our ‘Mobile Phone’ Policy and Procedure

Where you’ll work

108 BROOK AVENUE

EDGWARE

HA8 9XA

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

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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

The successful candidate will IDEALLY already have a Early Years Level 2 qualification in Childcare, the candidate will then start a Early Years Educator Level 3. IF NO CURRENT LEVEL 2 THEN NURSERY EXPERIENCE WOULD BE USEFUL
The qualification will be delivered at the workplace
The course will be delivered on a Hybrid model that includes face-to-face visits, webinars and online learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Distance From Setting (grade 30 minute travel (Maximum))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English/Maths (grade 4 And Above)
Childcare Level 2 (grade Childcare Level 2 Qualified)

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
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION • Be prepared to undertake professional development. • Good communication skills (oral and written). • Basic, good IT skills. • A bright and sunny disposition. • Affinity with young children. • Ability to work as a reliable member of the team, developing positive relationships with colleagues and children. • Ability to be reliable and flexible. • Gain knowledge of Safeguarding. • Gain knowledge of Health & Safety issues. • Gain knowledge and understanding of Children Act and Equal Opportunities. GENERAL Read and abide to Shannon ChildCare’s Staff Handbook Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures, including attendance at meetings and any other duties as required. Ensure the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times. Have a good understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding. Clear up after the children and generally clean the setting. Until agreed you are not to speak to parents or answer the door unless requested by a senior member of staff.

About this company

We provide a nurturing, educational and loving nursery for babies, toddlers and young children in a ‘home from home’ environment. Established in 2006, Shannon ChildCare is an innovative and forward-thinking establishment based in Edgware, North London. All our nurseries are situated within walking distance of Edgware Tube and Bus Station and nearby links with Mill Hill Overground Station. With two ‘OUTSTANDING’ Ofsted Grades in 2019, we are one of the most sought-after nurseries for children within the North London region. We are unique in the way we operate, no other nursery in our area offers the opportunity for children to move into different houses, providing novelty and inspiration to learn and grow, with the comfort of routine and continuity of care with the same staff. Our practitioners work across all three settings. Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm 50 weeks per annum (excluding Bank Holidays) Children 4 months to 5 years Minimum requirement 2 full days We offer early drop-off and late pick-up facilities at an additional cost, including an outside Babysitting Service. The ‘transition’ from baby house, to toddler house, to pre-school house allows your child to develop self-confidence as they grow older and learn to adapt to new environments. This is a valuable learning opportunity and life skill, preparing them for transition to school. Teaching our children ‘Life Skills’ is incorporated into our planning to enable children to grow confident of their abilities as they mature. We offer our parents a free online facility that enables them to view, via video, our workshops on interesting subjects: Parenting Techniques, Fussy Eating, Tummy Time to name a few.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will start on the Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification, the opportunity to develop in the role may be possible to progress onto Early Years Practitioner Level 5
Short courses will also be offered alongside this qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Mr Matthew Travis

matthewtravis@eden-ts.com

01709886838

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280451.

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