Monkey Puzzle - Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice Cheam SM3 8LR

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress To help ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times To understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes To be a key person To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives

Skills and Attributes:

Empathy and understanding of children under five Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records Excellent organisational skills Administrative and basic IT skills Calm and caring nature Ability to work as part of a team Able to work on own initiative

Training:
Over the course of 15 - 18 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supporting key life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ) Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face to face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA) As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Training Outcome:

To be offered a permanent position on completion.

Employer Description:
Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They take pride to be part of the vibrant town of Walton-on-Thames that sits beside the River Thames with a historic town centre of Celtic origin in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday shifts to be agreed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience