What you will do in your working day
* To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
* To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
* Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
* To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
* To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
* To be flexible within working practices
* To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
* Undertaking other responsibilities where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
* To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled
* To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting
* To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
* To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
* To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside
* To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers
* To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding officer.
The training you will be getting
You will be working towards your Early Years/Childcare Level 2 qualification (an industry recognised Qualification) which is delivered via monthly 2–3-hour lessons with your assigned Trainer Assessor (TA) via teams. Throughout the month, you will complete self-led study which will include assignments, worksheets, projects, etc. and blended learning and development activities/training with your manager and shadowing team members.
All learning will be completed in your workplace and during your working hours. Units that you will be studying include exploring roles & opportunities, supporting SEN or disabilities, supporting effective communication, supporting health & safety, child development up to 7 years, working with parents & professionals, supporting activities and educational programmes, promoting wellbeing, and safeguarding young children.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.
Future Careers:
· Assistant Childminder
· Nursery Assistant
· Nursery Nurse
· Nursery Practitioner
· Nanny
· Early Years Workers
· Early Years Practitioner
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