Early Years Educator Apprentice at - Norton Fitzwarren Preschool - Acorns

Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential.  Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all.  Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities. Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this.   Assist in the provision of a high quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources.  Support other staff to develop a high quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals.  Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.  Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals.  Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting.  Have an overall knowledge of, and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision.  To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills. To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 

Training:

The successful apprentice will attend Richard Huish college once a fortnight.

Training Outcome:

Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available.

Employer Description:
Norton Fitzwarren Preschool is part of Norton Fitzwarren Church School The Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust Norton Fitzwarren Preschool Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton TA2 6TB

Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 30 - 8.45-3.15 with half an hour for lunch

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Good time management,Good numeracy and literacy,Follow instructions