Apprentice childcare assistant

To contribute to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age/stage of children in conjunction with the other staff To follow all policies and procedures To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained Supervise mealtimes, ensuring that they are a time of pleasant social sharing Feeding babies Settling children at sleep time Observe children, assessing their needs, planning, and recording next steps Changing nappies and helping children with their selfcare Reading and singing to the children Preparing snack Work well as a team member Welcome all children and parents as they enter the setting Liaison with parents at the end of the day to discuss their child’s day

Training:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard portfolio of evidence of:

Knowledge Skills Behaviours

The End Point Assessment (EPA) consists of two distinct assessment methods:

Professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence Knowledge exam Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training 20% Off the Job Functional skills level 1/level 2 if required Work base training only First Aid, Safeguarding

Training Outcome:
On completion of the level 2, to progress to the level 3 early years educator

Employer Description:
Katie’s childcare was established 24 years ago. We’re a small childcare setting with 4 members of staff present each day, caring for a maximum of 16 Early years children a day. Children range from 8 months to 12 years.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hours to be discussed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills