Apprentice Early Years Educator - Gingerbread Corner - CR0 2EG

Corporate Responsibilities:

Act in accordance with Gingerbread Corner’s Policies, Procedures and Protocols, including the Safeguarding Procedure, including fulfilling your responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation Work effective as a member of our staff team Notify your Line Manager of any concerns about carers, children, staff, volunteers or students Attend all staff meetings, (including evening meetings) and our annual General Meeting Have a flexible approach regarding your general child-care duties Provide a good role model for volunteers and students Service provision Provide a warm welcome to visitors and clients, promoting and fostering good relationships with clients Promote the children’s self-esteem, helping them develop confidence in their abilities, extend their skills and develop their full potential by helping to provide a safe and stimulating play environment Contribute towards displays and provide creative activities Contribute to the observations, etc in Early Years and log them onto Tapestry (our on-line learning journal) Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, particularly having full regard to the health, safety and welfare of each child 
Training Attend all in-house training courses, as well as undertaking any other professional and personal development training as requested by your Line Manager Miscellaneous Help with occasional fund-raising events, etc. (usually in your own time!) Carry out any other tasks, commensurate with your position, as requested or authorised by staff

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in
Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualifications.

Employer Description:
Providing a safe and fun learning environment for children aged between three months and 11 years, with experience caring for children with disabilities and individual requirements. We have a soft play room, sensory room & garden, four dedicated nursery rooms, an Adventure Playground and many other special rooms. Our children enjoy a variety of home-made meals for lunch and snack which take into account the children's dietary needs.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday - shifts to be confirmed.

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