Early Years Educator Apprentice

Within this role a committment to the provision of high quality childcare through team work and training opportunities is essential. 

You must be passionate about working with children. 

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Operating a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Keeping a proper record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers Working with parents/carers of special needs children to give full integration in the setting Supporting all staff and engaging in a good staff team Liaising with and supporting parents/carers and other family members Involvement in out of working hours activities, e.g.,training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events etc. Flexibility within working practices of the setting Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g., preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc. Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled Recording accidents in the accident book and ensuring the parent signs Look upon the setting as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised and be constantly aware of the needs of children Ensure children are collected by someone known to the setting. To respect the confidentiality of information received To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker

Specific Child Care Tasks:

The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development Ensuring that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing. Washing and changing children as required Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child Ensuring the setting of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times At time this role may include cleaning up and basic cookery for children

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

Training Outcome:
There may be opportunities to apply for vacancies internally if these become available

Employer Description:
Hollies Road Playgroup is a pre-school for children aged 2 to 4 years.  The pre-school is open from 8.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The pre-school employs 9 members of childcare staff.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Patience,Flexible,Takes on multiple duties,Interest in child development,Positive approach to learning,Punctual,Good record keeping,Planning skills,Empathetic,Reliable and trustworthy,Inclusive,Enthusiastic