Early Years Educator Apprentice at Lyngford Park Nursery School

Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential.  Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all.  Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities. Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this. Assist in the provision of a high quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources. Support other staff to develop a high quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals.  Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.   Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals.  Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting.  Have an overall knowledge of, and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision. To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills.  To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 

Training:

Taught sessions will take place once a fortnight at Richard Huish College.

Training Outcome:

Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available.  

Employer Description:
Lyngford Park Nursery School, Bircham Road, Taunton, TA2 8EX Lyngford Park Nursery offers high quality care and education for children aged between two and four. Situated in the grounds of Lyngford Park Primary School, the nursery is accessed through the main gates of the school.

Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 35.5; 8.30am-3.30pm, 1 day a week at college; 8:00am-6:00pm 3 days a week at the nursery

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Good time management,Observe, monitor and report