Level 3 Childcare and Education Apprenticeship

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. To support meal times within the setting. To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their family’s, or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly. To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. Clases at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time.

Training Outcome:

There is the possibility of a permanent position once the apprenticeship is completed dependent on staff needs.

Employer Description:
Little Chestnuts is a small village pre-school, based in the village hall of Toppesfield, we have been running for 50 years, and provide childcare for children aged 2 - 5 years. We offer a safe, fun setting for children of all abilities to learn, play and develop.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. Term time only, but you will also be required to attend planning, safeguarding and cleaning days during the school holidays

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience