Early Years Educator Apprentice

Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children

• Assist in keeping records of children’s development and share this with other key adults in the child’s life

• Engage in good team working

• Liaise with and support parents and other family members

• Attend out of working hours activities, for example: training, and monthly staff meetings

• To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including certain domestic tasks, for example: preparation of snacks, and cleaning equipment

• Work alongside staff team to ensure the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled

• Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as appropriate

• Constantly aware of the individual needs of all children

• Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child

• To respect the confidentiality of all information received.

 

Specific childcare tasks

Assist in the preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests

• Ensure meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing

• Washing and changing children as required

 

General:

The following duties are ones which all staff are required to perform:

• Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times;

• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate to the working environment and location, and developments in your role;

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;

• Undertake any other duties as required by your manager in order to meet the changing needs and demands of the nursery.

• Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times as a representative of Green Door Nursery.

 

This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be amended in consultation with the holder without change to the level of responsibility or remuneration appropriate to the post.

 

Data Protection During the course of your employment, the Green Door Nursery is required to tell you about the personal data that we collect about you and what we do with that information, including how we use, store, transfer and secure your personal data. You shall at all times comply with all relevant data protection legislation and all obligations imposed on you under the Green Door Nursery’s GDPR policy and privacy notice from time to time in force.

Training:

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

 

·         Early Years Educator Level 3

·         Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.

·         City of Bristol College

·         Off site in its entirety

Training Outcome:

Full time employment

Employer Description:
At The Green Door Nursery we work in accordance with best practice to provide an environment in which children feel secure and loved, enjoying all the wonderful things childhood brings; fun, laughter, learning, caring about others and making friends. To help children be confident and independent giving them the best start possible in school and above all take pride in their achievements and enjoy learning.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - Closed at Christmas. May at times include evenings and weekends

Skills:
Communication skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience,Previous nursery experience,Knowledge of the Children Act,Knowledge of child development,Knowledge of Safeguarding,Awareness of Health and Safety,Awareness of practical hygiene