Early Years Educator Apprentice (Parkside Childcare Nursery)

Duties include, but are not restricted to:

To meet the requirements of the EYFS framework To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the setting Uphold impeccable levels of hygiene To give support to other personnel within the setting Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff Work with all staff to ensure children settle well Support all staff and engage in a good staff team To be flexible within working practices of the setting Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc... To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring organisation policies and procedures are observed at all times To undertake key person role and responsibility

Training:

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Early Years Educators Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Training will take place periodically at our training centre (DL1 5AJ).  Here you will learn the theory and practical elements of the course, gaining the knowledge and developing skills to complete the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion could lead to progression on to further training and/ or into full time employment.

Employer Description:
The nursery is based the Coleridge Centre, which is at the heart of the Skerne Park community, in the south of Darlington. We all care about our community and are trusted by all our parents who are proud of the centre and regularly use its facilities. We believe every child matters and we want to make sure they reach their full potential, by building on their interests and meeting their individual needs. Our ethos is based on what a child can do, not what they cannot do, and we adapt our resources and teaching methods to ensure children achieve and learn whilst having fun in a caring, relaxed, secure environment. The children are always at the centre of what we do, and we work closely with parents and carers to make sure each child achieves their best. Our staff work with the whole family to enhance each child's learning. We know that parents know what is best for their child and by working together we can help them reach their potential. We operate an open-door policy for parents/carers who can ring anytime or pop in to find out if their child is settled and how they are doing. We are also happy to make appointments with parents to talk about their child if they prefer. We are committed to the philosophy of child-initiated learning where children learn through play and make their own choices. We base our sessions on the children’s interests and cater for each child’s needs.

Working Hours :
8.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday – (would need to be flexible in line with the needs of the nursery)

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