Early Years Apprentice

Summary

To work as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the Manager to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children whilst developing your own skills and knowledge. All prospective candidates will be required to comply with our Safer Recruitment process.

Wage: £11,778 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: The setting is open from 8am-5pm. It is a requirement that employees attend work 10 minutes prior to commencement of their shift. Candidate will be expected to work between 30-40 hours per week. Days TBC.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 23 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the EYFS and follow any plans made by the manager
Follow any staff rotas that set out daily duties but be prepared to use your initiative and be proactive when necessary
To help set up the hall and garden for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean and safe at all times
To advise the pre-school leader of any concerns e.g. over children, child protection, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise oneself with relevant play and learning plans
To offer an appropriate level of support and stimulation to develop the children’s play and learning
To prepare the children’s daily snack, maintaining good standards of hygiene in the kitchen
To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required
To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff this is acquired as part of the job
To keep up-to-date with current good practice by attending training days with your training provider
To be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and always have Little Owls preschools best interests at heart
To have a sound knowledge and to implement and adhere to all pre-school policies and procedures
To constantly be observant of any health and safety concerns, to take action where necessary and inform the Manager
To develop your observation skills both written and visual to assist with maintaining children’s learning journeys

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been
made against them.

Where you’ll work

82-84
HIGHER COMPTON ROAD
PLYMOUTH
DEVON
PL3 5JD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

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.
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

Attend college session once per calendar month for a full day
Remaining duration of contracted hours will be in the Early Years setting

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Willingness to learn
Developing knowledge of EYFS
Friendly and approachable

About this company

Little Owls is a friendly, charity-run nursery/pre-school providing care and quality early years education for 40 plus children aged between 3 months and 5 years old.

http://www.littleowls.org (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of their course, the candidate may be considered for a permanent role in the setting.

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