Summary
You will be an organised individual with the enthusiasm and passion needed to work with young children and their families. You will have a level 2 qualification in early years plus experience within a busy early years setting; be willing to complete the level 3 apprenticeship and have sound knowledge of the EYFS requirements and Development Matters.
Wage
£15,600 a year
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. The successful individual will need to have a flexible working attitude to meet the needs and demands of the nursery.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 19 March
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
To work as part of a team, offering opportunities to meet the all round developmental needs of young children in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.
To work with users of the service, encouraging them to become actively involved in the nursery.
Accountable to the Senior Early Years Practitioner.
* To assist the team to plan, develop and facilitate quality educational experiences for the children in our nursery. Organise appropriate curriculum activities for individual and group learning needs
* Ensure you foster the curriculum using the ‘Hygge’ principle approach supported by Development Matters 2021
* To be involved in the general care and well-being of the under fives registered at the nursery and to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
* To work with the rest of your team to encourage the development of day to day routines and childcare practices that will promote the overall aims and objectives of the nursery as agreed by the staff group and Management team
* To assist in assessing children’s development and progress and to share this information with parents, staff and other agencies as appropriate. To assist Early Years Practitioner to record and document other evidence if needed for further assessment where there are concerns of the child’s development
* To work with the SENCO to ensure all children’s needs are being met
* To provide a high standard of personal care to children
* To meet with other professionals as and when necessary
* To assist and enable parents to become involved with the nursery
* To ensure that safety standards and hygiene are maintained throughout the nursery
* To maintain displays and picture areas
* To attend and participate in meetings and all development training as required
* To put learnt knowledge into your practice and provision
* To carry out all responsibilities and activities with an equal opportunities framework
* To undertake any other appropriate duties within the agreed policies and procedures in accordance with the management team
* To assist your team leader in any of her roles and responsibilities and to follow out any specific duties as required in your team leader's absence
* To ensure housekeeping of your room or the room you are working in is of a high standard
* To ensure any work, assignments etc. as part of your training are up-to-date and completed on time (if part of your apprenticeship training)
* To attend any further training or placements if required as part of your job role (this could include day realise, workshops etc.)
* It is your responsibility to ensure you have read all policies and procedures that adhere to the setting and are up to date with any changes to the curriculum we follow and the EYFS
Where you’ll work
53 Beighton Road
Woodhouse
Sheffield
S13 7PN
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
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
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
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice Standard.
Workplace training supported by Sheffield College.
The successful applicant will be given time out/non-contact time each week within the nursery environment to complete course work etc.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Pediatric first aid trained - desirable but not essential as training will be given. Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. Have had experience of working with under fives in a group setting and to possess either a Level 2 qualification in early years childcare or education as defined by the DFE. Or completing Childcare qualification through an apprenticeship scheme. Flexible teaching approach used to deliver our curriculum. Have a good understanding of child development and how to support children with differing needs. Have a friendly, loving and warm manner.