Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Support children's learning and development through applying knowledge of pedagogy and the observation, assessment, and planning cycle. Develop secure and supportive relationships with children and families as the key person for children in their care, advocating for those children.  Provide respectful and responsive physical and emotional care to children, promoting health and wellbeing. Work with key individuals in children’s lives (for example parents, families, and carers) to improve all children’s outcomes and wellbeing.   Work in partnership with other organisations and agencies to support children’s learning, development, health and wellbeing.   Support the implementation of change to improve practice.   Initiate and engage in continuous professional development, underpinned by reflective practice.   Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.   Work in ways that promote and support equality, diversity, and the inclusion of all children, respecting their social and cultural context.   Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.  Use technology to record and update information for example observations, assessments, reports, risk assessments, and safeguarding concerns.  Promote and engage in children’s play. Support all children to create and adapt the environment to reflect their interests and enable their learning and development.  Ensure legal requirements of statutory frameworks are met within policy, procedure, and practice.

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Early Years Educator level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Early Years Educator level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required, depending on current level achieved. 

Training Outcome:

On completition of this apprenticeship, you will be awarded with the Early Years Educator level 3 qualification. This qualification will assist you in securing employment in the early years industry. 

Employer Description:
Lesley Hatton is an Ofsted Registered Childminder and has been for the past 25 years, The team consists of Lesley and an assistant, who has also worked for many years in the same role. The daily routine varies depending which children are present - these range in age from 9 months to 13 years. They are a very inclusive and friendly setting. No two days are ever the same which makes it very interesting at times.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Core Hours 7:30am - 6:30pm. Fixed hours will be discussed on successful appointment.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness