Apprentice Early Years Educator - Smart Start Day Nursery - B73 6UR

To ensure that children are safe, healthy and have opportunities for learning and development within an inclusive nursery setting.

Main Responsibilities:

To support the nursery management in the delivery of a high quality service to children from birth to five and their families To work with the Nursery Management Team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and meet the outcomes of Every Child Matters To ensure that the welfare requirements of EYFS are complied with To plan, prepare, implement and evaluate nursery activities To undertake a Key Person role with a small group of Children To contribute to the setting up, clearing away and upkeep of nursery resources To support the planning, evaluation and recording of children’s progress and achievements as directed by the Nursery Management Team To comply with all record keeping systems, nursery policies and procedures To operate within the Nursery’s procedures for keeping children safe To participate in Performance Review procedures / supervision and staff development as required by the Nursery Management Team To support the Nursery Management Team in delivering a service for children with disabilities / SEN and their families To work with parents as directed by the Nursery Management Team To promote the Equal Opportunities Policy of the Nursery To operated in a flexible way to meet the needs of the nursery, its children, parents and staff To carry out, as necessary, any other duty deemed to be commensurate with the grade and status of the post and skills and experience of the post holder

This post is subject to DBS disclosure. 

All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly.

This job description is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the grade for the post.

Training:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence

Employer Description:
Our bright welcoming nursery is spread between two units at the same location. We have a dedicated baby unit consisting of three rooms, taking six babies in each room creating a homely environment. Our top unit provides a stimulating, exciting environment for 2 year olds up to and including pre-school. We are very proud of our facilities and have a secure garden as well as a sensory area for all of the children to enjoy.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience