Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

The expected patterns of children’s development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively 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 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:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor weekly and are 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:
Just for Fun provides high quality care and education for children aged 18 Months - 11 years old, based within the grounds of Lepton Church of England Junior, Infant and Nursery School. We have an extensive outdoor area, with hard surfaces for bikes and scooters, a natural area for exploring and plenty of space for developing physical skills such as running and climbing together with spaces to encourage collaborative working and social skills.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

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