Summary
Fantastic new vacancy available for a Childcare Apprentice based in KidzRUs Nursery Limited Media City. Earn while you learn with this brilliant opportunity to start a career within the childcare sector. Could this be the role you have been looking for? Apply today!
Wage
£11,648 a year
Training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7.45am - 6.00pm (35 hours per week) Shifts tbc.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
Duration
1 year 3 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 a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Childcare and Education:
* Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
* Observe, support and extend children’s learning
* Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance
* Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
* Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
* Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion
* Ensure that children are kept safe and understand, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures
* Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004
* Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and other agencies that may visit the setting
* Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice
* Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families
Health and Safety:
* Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery
* Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
* Adhere to health and safety policies, to manage risk and ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately
* Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
* Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas
Operational:
* Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
* Support the manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations
Staff:
* Work as a team with other staff members
* Support and mentor students
* Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervision etc.
Communications:
* Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement
General:
* Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager
* Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures
Where you’ll work
Glenn House
South Langworthy Road
Salford
M50 2RP
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
SALFORD CITY 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
* Level 2 Early Years Practicioner Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional Skills maths & English (if required)
Apprentices will do all training within the work place and wont need to attend a college setting for day release. Employer will give the apprentice 6 hours per week to complete any relevant training/coursework within work time (paid).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths & English (grade A* - E / 9 - 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
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Good listening skills
* Hardworking
* Fast learner
* Personable
Other requirements
DBS and reference checks are essential for this role and the employer will complete these with the successful application prior to them starting work.