Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at the Meadow Nursery

This important role will be as an Early Years Practitioner based in Meadow Nursery and will include to work as part of an experienced team to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children under 5 years.  Practitioners will support all children’s learning, education, development and understanding through play based experiences and will respond to the child as an individual and work in partnership with parents/carers.  To meet Ofsted standards.

You will have a sound knowledge of child development and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Statutory Framework.

A Level 2 unqualified will be considered on the condition that the candidate will continue to work towards an Early Years Qualification - Level 3:

Comply with Kent County Council/ MCCPL Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Practice. Undertake day to day duties across Childcare Services to ensure high standards of education and care are maintained. Ensure consistent inclusive, high-quality education and care is provided at all times, adapting the environment to suit the individual needs of all children, particularly those who have additional/special educational needs. Ensure preparation of rooms with appropriate play-based activities, including accessible equipment and food and drink. To actively identify individual child needs and plan the implementation to meet these on a daily basis lead by the key worker/staff. Establish positive relationships with parent/carers to ensure they are involved in their children’s education and development. To provide warm, safe and stimulating environment with a caring educational setting based on health and safety requirements being met at all times for children and staff. Ensure compliance with all MCCPL policies and procedures including Child Protection. Participate in supervision and appraisal processes, ongoing internal/external training and development to improve practice. Contribute to the overall development of the setting, liaising with parents/carers on their child’s development as appropriate. Observe and record individual children’s development and learning. Support developments, displays and varied activities in designated rooms to provide education and learning. Ensure that children are appropriately supervised, and the Key Person buddy system is embedded into practice. Any other duties identified by the Nursery Deputy or the Centre Manager.

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Paediatric First Aid Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required Work based and tutor supported online training Preparation for End Point Assessment https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-3

Training Outcome:

There would be an opportunity for permanent employment should both the employer and apprentice agree that the setting is suitable.

Employer Description:
Meadow Nursery is a 62 place setting set within Millmead Children's Centre. Meadow is open from 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks of the year. We cater for children ages 9 months - 5 years.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, term time only

Skills:
A can-do attitude,Willingness to learn,High level of confidentiality,Cope with fast-paced setting,Adaptable to change,Excellent listening skills,Not be afraid to ask,Excellent observation skills