Summary
An excellent opportunity is available to apply for an Apprentice Early Years Educator position in a well-established nursery. Your duties will include caring for children in the nursery in a kind and consistent way, and providing a happy, safe, secure and stimulating environment which engages children in play and learning.
Annual wage
£14,000 a year
Between £14,000 & £16,000 per annum depending on age and experience
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 7.45am - 6.15pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 February
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
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
Duties and responsibilities will include:
* To ensure safety and supervision for the children at all times. (Staff must provide constant supervision of all children allocated to them, that is, a child is never left alone or left to be supervised by another child or parent at any time)
* To identify and meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of children
* To provide a secure, loving, caring, and stimulating environment for each individual child
* To take care of the children physically and encourage awareness of personal hygiene
* To work in a positive manner with colleagues, sharing best practice to ensure better outcomes for children
* To demonstrate (through role modelling) good manners and respect for others, both children and adults
* To share positive information about the children with their parents, in a professional, friendly manner
* To maintain upkeep of individual Developmental Profiles of children you are key carer to
* To attend and be involved in any out of work-time activities such as staff meetings, Parents’ Evenings, training sessions (as required), and if possible, attend social staff events
* To be aware of and implement all our Policies and Procedures
* To take part in mealtimes (serving, feeding etc.) and ensure that mealtimes are positive times of pleasant social sharing
* To share cleaning responsibilities (in accordance with the Cleaning Specification Manual) and ensure safety and hygiene of the environment and toys/resources/equipment
* To ensure that children who are unwell are kept close, warm (cooled if they have a high temperature), calm and content
* To record accidents and incidents as per policies and procedures
* To be flexible to the daily business demands of the nursery, including working hours and room/kitchen/dining room assignments
* To be aware of and provide, equal opportunities throughout the nursery
* To treat any information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential
* To be available for meetings and appraisals with the Director/Managers etc. to participate in training activities for personal and professional development
Where you’ll work
GROBY ROAD
ALTRINCHAM
WA14 1RS
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 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
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
* Paediatric First Aid qualification
* End-Point Assessment (EPA)
* On and off the job training and location to be confirmed
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths & English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC or equivalent in:
* Childcare Diploma/NVQ (grade 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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Knowledge of child development
* Previous experience
* Punctual
* Willingness to be trained
* Flexible approach to work
* Well presented and polite
* Trustworthy
* Hardworking
* Honest
* Adaptable
Other requirements
DBS check is essential for this role.