Early Years Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

Ofsted Outstanding Family Managed Setting in Upminster recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Apprentice. We give a full induction and provide the opportunity to get to know staff and children and receive input from a mentor before Apprentices begin learning through their qualification and supervised on the job practical working.

Annual wage

£17,259 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Paid Holiday, Bonus Paid Day off on Birthday, Long Service Incentive Programme, Pension, Subsidised Uniform

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Days and shifts to be confirmed

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 February

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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

This will therefore include (supervised) responsibilities as follows:

Work as a team to offer a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children and promote their development in all areas of the EYFS, setting up the nursery environment and preparing resources accordingly
Work as a team to plan for, risk assess, set up, clear away and supervise our garden environment
Carry out regular risk assessments across all areas of nursery as required
Observe and keep records of key children’s participation and development via Key Worker books and Profile observations, planning specific activities to help them meet next steps
Prepare assessment reports for key children including On Entry, Two Year Check, Termly Trackers, School Readiness reports and so on
Deliver activities and teaching sessions to small groups or whole room as required by planning and develop own teaching skills with the support of colleagues
Consistently use Makaton throughout interactions with children to promote their communication
Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history, promoting British Values across nursery
Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures
Accurately log all information on Famly, including but not limited to attendance, allergies, medicine, incidents, absence, meals, toileting, sleeps and room/personal feedback
Be aware of allergies, medicines or additional needs of all children in nursery to ensure their needs can be met by all staff
Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
Provide personal and intimate care for children, including toileting, feeding and comfort
Make sure that meal times are a time of pleasant social interaction, encouraging the children and setting a positive example
Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness (self, children and environment) are maintained at all times

Our Directors and Management team (including Qualified Teachers, specialist SEN practitioners and business professionals) have a wealth of experience and knowledge within early years and are able to provide excellent support to individuals with the right attitude and willingness to succeed. All apprentices are also allocated a Mentor.

Through our apprenticeship scheme we are looking to train highly qualified long term employees and promote career progression within our organisation. For example, the first Apprentice we recruited has now progressed to our Management Team

Where you’ll work

107 FRONT LANE

UPMINSTER

RM14 1XN

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

ACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, via on the job training, one to one sessions with assessor, mentoring from Senior Team and inclusion in hands on practice and planning.

Plus in person and online CPD including:

Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety
SEN
Positive Behaviour Management
Safeguarding
FGM
Prevent Duty
Regular staff meetings and on site training in various areas of Childcare Practice

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Storybook Day Nursery and Pre School is an Ofsted Outstanding setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We have 4 rooms: Owl Babies (3-16m), Elmers room (14-30m), Gruffalo room (28-40m) and Hungry Caterpillar room (36-50m) - all of which have been specially created to meet the needs of each age and stage of development. We also have a lovely outdoor all weather playground and extensive garden for the children to enjoy! Our Nursery and Pre School is led by experienced Early Years teachers and offers a wealth of resources, activities and fun learning opportunities for all children who attend. Family owned and managed, with a fantastic team of highly qualified staff, we regularly involve parents and families in events throughout the year.

Company benefits

Free meals at work

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training for Level 3 at higher salary or Permanent Level 2 position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STORYBOOK DAY NURSERIES LTD

Grace Stratton

Info@storybookdaynursery.co.uk

07921709948

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293826.

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Closes on Sunday 23 February

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