Early Years Apprenticeship

Planning stimulating activities for the children aged 0-4 in your care in line with the EYFS Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members Ensuring each child's individual needs are met To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc. Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending With support and guidance of qualified room staff, ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions To record information regarding children’s development and day accurately in line with policies and procedures i.e completing nappy / sleep charts, medication forms, daily diaries ect. To maintain professional partnerships with outside agencies to ensure the welfare of individual children is met Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by North West Community Services Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe

Training:
The candidate will follow a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, including Paediatric First Aid, or a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard. This is dependent on any prior experience and Math/English Levels. This training will be structured and delivered by North West Community Services Training and the employer. Knowledge sessions will be delivered in group online sessions, followed up by further support and reviews from your coach within the workplace setting. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills in the relevant subject (Math and English)

Training Outcome:
Employment within the setting if the candidate performs well during the apprenticeship. The learner could also look to progress to become a room leader and take on a Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship or study early years and management further through the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.  Employement across other day nurseries and pre-schools.

Employer Description:
Fazakerley Children's Centre Nursery is a purpose built daycare setting at Barlows Lane School providing places for 65 children. We offer children a well equipped exciting environment in which they can explore and engage in many learning opportunities. The nursery provides places for full daycare 51 weeks a year. The Nursery's previous Ofsted inspection in July 2018 received a grading 'Outstanding in all areas'.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.45pm.

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