Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Working with Children and the Curriculum:

Facilitate fun, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities Ensure that the children’s learning, development and care needs are continually met Provide support, encouragement and scaffold learning in all areas of the children’s development Know about the seven areas of learning from the EYFS Framework and use these to enhance children’s play Supervise outdoor play activities in all weathers Contribute towards the planning, preparation and delivery of an engaging curriculum Observe children and monitor their progress Support inclusivity, ensuring that all children’s needs are being met equally, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, age, needs and abilities Be aware of any special needs that children may have and share this information confidentially with other members of staff, as detailed in the employer’s policies Be a good role model to the children at all times Be in sole charge of children, as required (maximum of two hours per day, within legal ratios)

Working with Parents and Colleagues:

Share details key to children’s learning, progress and next steps with other staff members and the children’s parents/carers when appropriate Work alongside other colleagues, communicating in a friendly and sensitive manner Demonstrate a professional attitude when communicating with parents/carers and colleagues Offer support and make suggestions, where appropriate

Safeguarding/Health and Safety:

Follow the setting’s safeguarding procedures so that children are kept safe and well Share any safeguarding concerns immediately with the setting’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Keep all children safe and healthy through adequate supervision, as well as following policies and procedures Administer and record first aid, as required Meet children’s dietary needs, including allergies, by helping prepare appropriate, healthy snacks, meals and drinks Help ensure all toys and equipment are kept safe and clean

Paperwork/Admin:

Be fully aware of the employer’s policies and procedures and adhere to them at all times Complete any necessary paperwork/admin, as required by the employer Observe and feed back on children’s learning and progress, including contributing towards 2-year-old progress checks

Training:
The training will take place via on-the-job training four days a week in the setting, with one day a week at New College Swindon  The training will focus on the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to complete the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 You will also be expected to do 6 hours of off-the-job training, which will be paid

Training Outcome:
Possibility to be taken on as a permanent member of staff after successful completion of apprenticeship 

Employer Description:
This is an established Child care setting located at Hatford within the Faringdon district

Working Hours :
Term Time only, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Must like Dogs and Cats