Summary
We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to support us with the development of children within the nursery. The individual should have a passion for working in childcare and increasing their knowledge within this field whilst obtaining a recognised qualification.
Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Between the hours of 7.15am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 12 May
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
* To plan, organise, supervise and carry out suitable activities and educational programmes for children, using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
* To maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment for children
* To support the staff team with children’s developmental records within a key worker system
* To supervise children at mealtimes
* To work within a team and maintain good communication.
* To follow nursery policies and procedures and comply with Local Authority Regulations
* Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework
* To maintain the nursery environment, carrying out delegated tasks as may be deemed necessary for the efficient running of the nursery and ensuring a safe, secure and hygienic environment at all times
* Ensure good time keeping, smart appearance, personal hygiene and good work practices
* To maintain good relationships with parents/carers on all matters relating to the nursery
* To ensure the nursery building is secure at all times.
* To work within the hours the nursery operates as deemed necessary to ensure adequate staff-to-children ratios are maintained
* To respect confidentiality regarding the nursery at all times
* Work positively within the team structure and be included in staff duty rotas
Where you’ll work
8 NEW ROAD
ASTON CLINTON
AYLESBURY
HP22 5JD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 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
The Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.
This qualification is structured around the following four themes:
* Health and well-being
* Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
* Play, development and learning for school readiness
* Professional development
You will also complete a Level 3 Paediatric first aid qualification.
The training will take place within the educational setting with no day release required to college and you will have regular reviews with your tutor every 4 - 6 weeks.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English & Maths (grade C/4/ Functional Skills Level 2)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience