Early Years Educator Apprentice

Safeguarding requirement:

Adventure Playschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation

Main duties:

To learn and ensure that the welfare and safety of children is promoted within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always acted upon appropriately and immediately To learn and ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. the daily attendance register, accident and incident records To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job Supported to liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the setting and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement To learn about and contribute to and implement all the setting’s policies and procedures When appropriate to act as a key person to a group of children and be supported to ensure their needs are reflected in the routines and curriculum of the setting To learn how to teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play and outdoor experiences in line with the setting’s ethos To learn how to ensure that children attending the setting receive a balanced and healthy diet To attend any conferences, training events or meetings, as identified by the manager and to keep up-to-date with current good practice To be supported to arrange and attend parent/carer meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal To contribute to and attend regular team meetings To learn how to contribute to drawing up long-term, medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to assist the manager in monitoring the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the manager.

The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.

Training:

Qualification

Level 3 Apprenticeships Standard in Early Years Educator- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-2 Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required) Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Delivery Method:

A mixture of blended learning in the work place and taught delivery every other Friday at Loughborough College

Training Outcome:
Potential to become a permanent member of staff following the completion of the apprenticeship for the right individual

Employer Description:
Adventure Playschool is a small setting focused on play and outdoor based learning for 2-4 year olds. Based in Ravenstone we have great links with our local community to offer the children in our care a range of unique experiences to enhance their understanding of the world around them and to prepare them for the next stage of the learning. We are a small, supportive and passionate team.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (including day in college)

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