Early Years Apprentice

Joining our staff team of 16, you will need to work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure all tasks are covered, and to learn from those with more experience.

You will work with all age groups from 0-4 in order to gain experience with all ages and needs, as well as to get to know all staff members and children Relationships with parents are very important to us and you will be encouraged and supported to carry out handovers, etc. Safeguarding is also extremely important to us and you will receive training in this, as well as first aid, food hygiene and many other areas An enhanced DBS will be sought and references will be taken up before any appointment To be fully committed to the care and education of the children at all times To work cooperatively with, and follow the instructions of, other staff members To be mindful of safeguarding issues at all times and to raise any concerns promptly and according to our policy To remain committed to the apprenticeship studies and ensure that all work is completed and submitted in a timely fashion To engage in any other training as may be provided by the company To maintain confidentiality regarding the children, staff and nursery at all times To read and follow the company’s policies and procedures

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Paediatric First Aid Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required Work based and tutor supported online training Preparation for End Point Assessment https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-3

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent employment.

Employer Description:
Activeplay Nursery and Preschool was established in 2003 and has a good reputation for excellent childcare and development. With a staff of 16 we care for up to 54 children at any session, across different age group rooms in the nursery.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6.30pm Between 30 and 40 hours per week. Full time apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Kind and fun nature,Plan activities with children,Willing to learn,Organisational Skills