Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

To contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members.
To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure.
Engage in good team working.
Liaise with and support parents and other family members
To attend out of working hours activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g., preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled.
Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager.
Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it.
Look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children.
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child.
To respect the confidentiality of all information received.

Training Outcome:

Full time position in an early years setting or further studies to gain higher level qualifications.

Employer Description:
Private Ofsted registered children’s day nursery caring for children between the ages of birth and five, as well as a before/after school and holiday club

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday on a shift basis, between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience