Summary
Minee Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool has been open for 20 years, they're based in the Sandwell area in Oldbury in the West Midlands and situated close to junction 2 of the M5 motorway. They provide a safe and nurturing environment for babies and children aged 0-5 years.
Wage
£13,741 a year
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday on a monthly rota between 7 am and 6 pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
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
We now have a fantastic opportunity to develop your Early Years career with an Apprenticeship at Minee Monkeys, based in Oldbury, Birmingham.
Minee Monkeys have created a space where children can truly flourish. Their nursery in Oldbury features spacious playrooms filled with age-appropriate toys and learning materials, as well as a secure outdoor area for fresh air and physical activity. From creative arts to early literacy activities, every day is an opportunity for the children to learn and grow.
What will I be doing in this apprenticeship role?
We are looking for someone who is motivated and committed to providing high standards of care and education, as you'll be a key person to a small group of children that regards you as their special grown up.
To succeed in this role you'll have the following qualities:
* A great sense of humour, able to walk the streets on your way home covered in an all manner of stains!
* A love for the outdoors and will happily brace all weather conditions and make it fun for the children e.g. splash in puddles, roll down hills, build a snowman and MOST of all to be able to have FUN!!
Your duties will include:
* You will be able to complete assessments and reports on the children's development and communicating with parents and carers on their child's progress.
* Supervise children and safeguard them from harm.
* Working with the Early Years Teachers and room leaders on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always. Taking reference from the health and safety policy.
* Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
* Assist with the delivery of the Early Years curriculum and be guided by development matters handbook for child development.
* Observe and support children’s development, update children’s learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt.
* Work towards a good understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
* Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery.
* Work well as part of a team, this also includes the management team.
* Join and embrace the apprenticeship programme.
* Take part in all relevant training provided by your employer/training provider.
* Complete all tasks in a timely manner.
* Work on your own initiative.
* Complete any housekeeping duties throughout the day e.g. Tea making, washing up, laundry, sweeping wiping and mopping etc.
* To keep high standard of hygiene practices around the nursery.
* To be an active and self-reflective practitioner and take responsibility along with the management team on your own personal development.
Pay Rate: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday on a monthly rota between 7 am and 6 pm.
Where you’ll work
Minee Monkeys Ltd, The Old School House, Churchbridge
Oldbury
B69 2AS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SKERN LODGE 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.
* 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
You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare.
Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.
You will gain an early year's practitioner qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.
Functional Skills in Maths and English if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade 4)
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:
* Early Years (grade Pass)
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
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved. Do you have the relevant prior Early Years qualification, knowledge or working experience in childcare? Candidates will be required to complete a 1 day trial (unpaid) after successful interview.