Early Years Apprentice

The Apprentice will work in an early years environment, answerable to the Nursery Manager who is responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the whole setting. 

Job Activites:

To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting.  To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for events such as illness, accidents, safeguarding and health & safety etc.. Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children.  To work towards gaining a standard required under the Early Years qualification held.  To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.  To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS frameowrk and standards and undertake any professional development training as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions. To take an active role in the day-to-day planning, observations and assessments of children within the environment, tailroing to each individuals' needs and interests in line with the EYFS, with support from qualified staff.  To record information regarding children's development and day accurately in line with policies and procedures (i.e completing nappy / sleep charts, medication forms, daily diaries etc.) To maintain professional partnerships with outside agencies to ensure the welfare of individual children is met. 

Supporting children with SEN;

To ensure that you understand your responsibility in supporting children with the graduated approach, identifying and reporting any concerns with development to the settings SENCO. To work with the room staff helping you to understand, implement and evaluate children's targets on plans (differentiation/play plans). Work together to implement any advice, supporting strategies from outside professionals.  Ensure that supporting resources are kept in working condition and replaced if needed to provide consistent approach to supporting development.  Provide progress and update information for individual children to be shared and reviews. 

Safeguarding responsibility;

Have good understanding of setting's policy, safeguarding procesures and use of flow charts.  Seek support from room staff when completing safeguarding documentation (i.e worrk loge, bump sheets etc.) Attend training to keep your knowledge up to date. Maintain confidentiality at all times, in and out of the setting.  Ensure you follow setting social media policy of social media accounts and email in your room.  Ensure you keep the wellbeing and development paramount for all children in your care.

Job Activities - Standard Terms

To promote the organisation's Equal Opportuntiies policies. To promote the organisation's Quality systems.  In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard for the provisions of Health & Safety at Work Legislation, as detailed in the Health & Safety manual.  To undertake such additional duties as required which are commensurate with the grade and responsibiities of the post.  To show a sound understanding of settings safeguarding children procedures including following relevant flowcharts, recording concerns or worries and acting on them where is necessary. 

Please not responsibilities may change as the role evolves.

 

Training:

Early Years Educator Level 3

Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

Training Outcome:

There may be the possibility of a permanent post for the right candidate in the future. 

Employer Description:
High Hopes at Longview registered in 2006 and is run by a management committee. It operates from four rooms within Longview Primary School in Huyton, Knowsley. A maximum of 57 children may attend the full day care provision, and 40 children the out of school provision at any one time. The full day care operates all week during term time from 08.00 to 17.45. The out of school care operates all week during term time from 08.00 to 09.00 and from 15.00 to 17.45, and from 08.00 to 17.45 during the school holidays. All children share access to an enclosed outdoor play area.

Working Hours :
The Apprentice will work 37 hours each week between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience