Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Learning and developing practical skills
Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe, and stimulating environment
Organise activities inside and outside the nursery to encourage creativity, development, coordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play
Participate in the key person system and be responsible for a group of children
Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children's first educators
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
Be aware of child protection issues and follow our safeguarding policy as well as our procedures
Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies
Prepare and serve food, drink, and snacks to children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating
Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery
Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the provision is tidy, safe, clean, and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors
Ensure effective planning, assessment, and record keeping for children, using the EYFS curriculum for guidance
Ensure the children's key files are kept up to date
Demonstrate inclusive practice and positive behaviour management techniques
Upload and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to our equality and inclusion policies
Be prepared to work in any area/room within the nursery as required by the manager or deputy
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery
Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, carers, visitors, and work colleagues
Ensure that a polite, courteous and helpful attitude is demonstrated at all times to the children, their parents, and the other staff members
Training:
This apprenticeship is work-based and therefore, training will take place at the workplace
The successful candidate will have gained an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Vocational Training Services after successful completion
Functional Skills English and maths will also be completed if required
Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Training Outcome:
The applicant would be expected to remain in our employment for at least one year
To be employed by Woodlands and train to be an outstanding nursery practitioner
Employer Description:
Little Acorns day nursery is a beautiful setting in Brentwood with 29 acres of land including nature trails and woods etc. The nursery has the capacity of 52 children aged 0-5yrs.
Working Hours :
Exact days and shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Great sense of humour,Time keeping,Passion for Childcare,Hardworking,Positive attitude