Early Years Educator Apprentice

Duties will include:

The expected patterns of children’s development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day to day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why health and well-being are important for children How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely.

Training:
Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade

Training Outcome:
Possible full-time permanent position for the right person

Employer Description:
We have a high-quality standard of staff with a wealth of experience and many years of knowledge in the Early Years Sector. When providing the best childcare in your area, we promise parents that every single child will enjoy a one-of-a-kind, exciting and inspiring learning experience that will give them the right foundation and skills they need ready to start school.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be discussed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness