Early Years Educator Apprentice

Duties will include:

To help set up the playroom and to help tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean and safe at all times To assist with the planning of the curriculum To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met To maintain the Learning Journals of key children with up-to-date observations, recording evidence of their work and planning their Next Steps To prepare summative reports of all key children at the end of every term and share it with the Manager and parents of the key child To advise the pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g, child protection, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise oneself with relevant play and learning plans To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation while encouraging independence To attend staff meetings To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is acquired as part of the job To help organise and participate in pre-school fundraising events To keep up-to date with current good practice To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager

Training:

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship. 

The apprentice will be required to complete:

Work towards gaining a full Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Employment Rights and Responsibilities Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours Standard and End Point Assessment Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT (if required) First Aid Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role

Training Outcome:
Opportunity to be employed as a permanent staff If the apprentice successfully completes the qualification based on availability of vacancy

Employer Description:
We are a long established preschool in the heart of Pinner village, providing 2-5 year old children with caring and stimulating activities in a happy and secure environment. We are graded Outstanding by Ofsted.  

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness