Early Years Apprentice

Summary

Independent small not for profit day nursery based in the centre of Cambridge. Looking for a committed person that is flexible to join our dynamic team. You will assist in the supervision of the children, ensuring that the highest standards apply at all times, plus more.

Wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday between 8am to 5.30pm (7.5 hrs per day) with college attendance once a week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Thursday 27 March
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

CHILDCARE:

To assist in the supervision of the children, ensuring that the highest standards apply at all times
To provide a stimulating environment and foster play with a purpose
To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence within a supportive group care
To keep a record of the activities undertaken during the week. When competent to be involved and contribute to planning of activities
To bring to the attention of the Nursery Manager any concerns relating to sage guarding and health and safety of the children in your care

GENERAL:

To be responsible for the care and cleaning of all Nursery equipment ensuring that a high standard is maintained
To be involved in fund raising for Harvey Road Day Nursery
To attend training courses as required by the Nursery Manager
To treat any information of matters relating to the work within the Nursery as confidential
To participate in room/staff meetings
To be aware of hygiene and cleanliness within the room you are working, ensuring that a high standard is maintained
To adhere to all Harvey Road Day Nursery policies
To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time in keeping with the post

Where you’ll work

9-10 HARVEY ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 2ET

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

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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.

Training is via Cambridge Regional College Day release and a work mentor, as well as on-going in-house training including child protection, health and Safety and food safety.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3 or D)
Maths (grade 3 or D)

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
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Employment is based at small, friendly long established Nursery with a great team.Enjoyment at being around young children, including enthusiasm and patience ,as well as being adaptable as every day will bring new surprises and wonders. A warm friendly smile to brighten every child's face each and every day. Be able to sing in tune or out of tune loudly to an audience of tiny humans who may happily just watch. Warm hugs available as and when required or just a shoulder to rest on. Eyes in the back of your head, all seeing and doing, yes, the children will believe you can see everything.

About this company

Harvey Road Day Nursery Ltd originally opened in 1967, registering under the current ownership in 2008. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides government funded early years education for all eligible children

Company benefits

We will provide a uniform and as well as a lunch when in the nursery.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified further qualifications possible. Employment guaranteed on completion of course Early Years Practitioner.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Camilla

01223 418778

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305203.

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