Early Years Educator Apprenticeship HU8 8DH

1.       To complete all aspects of the apprenticeship requirements surrounding both on and off the job training to enable successful completion of the apprenticeship programme

2.       To work closely with the entire Little Owls team to effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interests of children in the setting are met.

3.       To work closely with the entire Little Owls team to provide age and stage appropriate resources and play opportunities to all children and to you consistently engage in children’s play and learning each day.

4.       To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.

5.       To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.

6.       To ensure you always adhere to and follow procedures in relation to meeting the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

7.       To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g., over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

8.       To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, open days etc as and when required

9.       To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snacks, cleansing of equipment, etc.

10.   To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and to be responsible for keeping yourself updated when company policies and procedures are reviewed.

11.   To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.

12.   To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.

13.   To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

14.   Undertake any other relevant duties as reasonably requested by the management team.

15.       To work closely with the rest of Little Owls staff to provide a high standard of care and education for all children attending the setting.

16.  To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which each individual child can play, develop and learn.

17. To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met.

Training:

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Training Outcome:

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.

Employer Description:
The nursery provides a caring, safe, nurturing and happy learning environment for all children and young people and is a place where everyone is known and valued. United our staff are positive, passionate and professional in their work and encourage children to learn and develop as individuals. An ethos of delivering high quality care and early education is one that is shared with Dove House Hospice which is the nursery’s owner and operator.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6pm opening times. Hours to be confirmed

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