Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Learn how to provide support for the high-quality integrated day care and early education to children from birth to 5 years within a multi-disciplinary team and in line with and exceeding the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Learn how to develop the skills needed to the plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality early year’s curriculum which includes a full commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. This will include working in support of daily, weekly, and termly planning to meet individual children's needs and interests and sometimes contributing to record keeping that tracks the development of the individual child. Learn how to promote children’s development within a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and with reference to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children. Learn how to assist in the assessment of children’s overall development, for example feeding back observations and contributing to developmental records to a high standard. Learn how to effectively manage the behaviour of the children in line with procedural guidance and to support planned interventions for children with SEND and additional needs. Learn how to provide supportive appropriate physical care, in areas of washing, toileting, changing, feeding, dressing, comforting, and administering medication.
After training the post holder will be required to help with first aid provision, comforting sick or injured children. In emergency situations the post holder will need to liaise with the designated first-aider, senior staff and medical professionals, any basic medical procedures that may need to be carried out will have training provided. Learn how to identify and work with due regard to Child Protection procedures and to report matters of concern to the Head or Designated safeguarding lead. To assist in organising outings for children’s interest, education and enjoyment and with regard to safety. To regularly check the suitability and safety of play equipment and to work with due regard to the health and safety of the children, colleagues and all service users. To assist with the wider developments of the centre as a community resource, including participation in drop-ins and toy library services, parent education and family support initiatives. Commitment to working towards the Level 2 Early years Practitioner apprenticeship Standard

Training:
Apprentice will have a study day

Training Outcome:
Potential possiblity for progression 

Employer Description:
About Camden Council: Camden Council is a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. We are a wholly inclusive employer, offering equal opportunities to all applicants. Appointment will be made purely on merit.

Working Hours :
Shift patterns are required between 8.00am and 6.00pm. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor learning environment. On occasion, and with appropriate notice, the post holder may need to work outside of normal hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Child protection