Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Further your early years career with this fantastic opportunity working for Horspath Pre-School Nursery.  The nursery is in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has their own well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 to 5 years  and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.

Horspath Pre-School Nursery is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and had their own seperate well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2  and 5 years  and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.   At Horspath Nursery they feel that Children's early years are the most important of their lives and they strive to provide a high quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs.  

Working with the Early Years Teachers and room leaders on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the nursery.

Your day to day responsibilities may include:

- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always. Taking reference from the health and safety policy

- Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development

- Assist with the delivery of the Early Years curriculum and be guided by development matters handbook for child development

- Observe and support children’s development, update children’s learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt

- Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery

- Work well as part of a team, this also includes the management team.

- Take part in all relevant training provided by your employer/training provider.

- Complete all tasks in a timely manner.

- Work on your own initiative.

- Complete any housekeeping duties throughout the day e.g. Tea making, washing up, laundry, sweeping wiping and mopping etc.

-To keep high standard of hygiene practices around the nursery

-To be an active and self-reflective practitioner and take responsibility along with the management team on your own personal development.

Training:

As an Apprentice you will be working towards a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

Functional Skills in Maths and English if required.

Training Outcome:

By the end of your Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to become a full time member of staff.

Employer Description:
Pre-School Nursery based in Oxfordshire.  Childre aged 2 - years.

Working Hours :
Mon - Fri (7.30am - 5.30pm)

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness