Apprentice Early Years Educator

The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected How to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day to day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings policie and procedures in all areas Why health and well-being are important for children How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them.Types of abuse include: Domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely

Training:
Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade

Training Outcome:
A permanent position within the nursery

Employer Description:
Children’s Place was established in 1991, with the aim to provide high quality care and education in the early years. From then on it has grown in size and reputation to become a leading day care provider across the West Yorkshire region. Children’s Place works in partnership with National Health Service (NHS) Trusts as well as Local Authority Early Years Services and Sure-Start Children and Family Centres to support parents, families and their communities. Across our settings our skilled staff teams provide outstanding care and education, which is reflected in our Ofsted Reports. Children’s Place Day Nurseries place children at the heart of the company and therefore we use our Care Objectives and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, to achieve and continuously fulfil our Mission Statement by providing all children in our care early years experiences that last a lifetime!

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed, between the hours of 6:30am to 19:00pm Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Patience,Caring,Compassionate,Commitment,Honest,Positive work ethic