Early Years Educator Apprentice

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance. To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met. To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. To support mealtimes within the setting. To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s policies and procedures including those relating to confidentiality, equality and diversity, health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting, safeguarding, setting hygiene and whistleblowing. This is not an exhaustive list of the setting’s procedures. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly. To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers. To comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Training:

Working towards completing Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard (including Level 3 Paediatric First Aid). Work based learning with adhoc workshops with your Assessor.

Training Outcome:

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Employer Description:
Founded in 2011 by two sisters with a passion for helping nurture the early years of child development, Tiddley Tots Nursery is a family-owned and operated childcare centre. Recently, to better serve our families, we have divided the business into two companies, Tiddley Tots Nursery Childcare and Tiddley Tots Day-care, but our dedication to providing quality care remains unchanged. We are sisters with a passion for childcare and a background in teaching & nursing At Tiddley Tots, we strive to create a warm and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop in a positive and healthy setting. Our commitment to exceptional care is evident, as our own children have flourished in our nursery. We recognise the individuality of each child and provide personalised attention and care. Our ultimate goal is to provide a home-away-from-home experience for every child under our care.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday based on the following shift patterns: 7:30am to 6pm 7:30am to 1:30pm 8am to 5pm 9am to 6pm 8am to 6pm 8am to 2pm 12pm to 6pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Willingness to learn,motivated