Early Years Educator Apprentice

Main Duties:

To ensure flexibility in working to meet the needs of the setting and the changeable nature of working patterns To support where needed, including undertaking domestic jobs within the setting, eg preparation of snacks, cleaning of resources & equipment To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy and mission statement of the setting is upheld To record as required any accidents/incidents in the correct books To ensure safeguarding practices are adhered to including the use of our password system for collection of a child To support staff in preparing and completing activities to match the children’s age and stage of development To support staff to ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing To support the team in ensuring high standards of personal hygiene are maintained for the children, washing & changing as required To support the team in ensuring comfort and warmth is always provided to any children, particularly those who may become distressed To support the team with ensuring the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children – ensuring equality for all children regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, additional needs and across all areas and stages of development To be aware of the high valued profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times Skills required A professional and mature approach to working To be reliable and conscientious in your approach to work and to the children in your care To understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for the children To be prepared to undertake additional training as required including paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene To understand the importance of confidentiality To have the ability to support and set appropriate boundaries for the children To be able to support children in understanding and respecting people of different race, gender, sexuality, religion and cultures To have the ability to develop imaginative ideas To encourage trust in both children and colleagues Have the ability to form relationships both caring and trusting with children and their families To ensure emotional social and educational care for children attending the setting To support and implement the daily routines within the setting To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to within the setting To be punctual and well presented at all times and aware that you are a reflection of the business and its reputation, so must ensure good standards of both at all times To be willing to work Please bare the following in mind when applying:

Reality Check

As part of the Early years Curriculum children must have access to the outdoors daily and this means that you can be outside in weathers that you may not personally choose for yourself Shifts can be long at times, and this can be physically exhausting, so you must be realistic regarding personal fitness levels as a good level of fitness is required. Children may need physical assistance – you must be able to bend, lift, push prams, lift children into highchairs etc. The successful candidate will be subject to a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure and a 6-month probationary period References will also be sought to check suitability We are committed to our employee’s continuous professional development and as such there is an expectation that you will complete additional training as deemed appropriate by your line manager or the setting manager

Training:
The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard This will be delivered in the workplace and college, with one day in college per month and a tutor visiting the workplace once a month

Training Outcome:
There is always an opportunity for the right candidate to secure permanent employment with us after successful completion of the apprenticeship Previous apprentices are still with us and have gone on to become part of the management team, room leaders etc.

Employer Description:
Little JEMS is a single-storey purpose-built unit within the Hetton Centre, designed to provide the very best care for your child at prices you can afford. The nursery is owned and managed by former children’s social worker and childminder Suzanne Morton. All of our staff are appropriately qualified and access continuous relevant training to develop their expertise and ensure their continuous professional development. We also have volunteers who are working towards childcare qualifications whom we mentor within the nursery. At Little JEMS we take great care to choose committed, enthusiastic and professional staff, ensuring that experience, professionalism and qualifications are matched to children’s individual needs so our staff are able to plan the next steps for your child’s learning and development.

Working Hours :
Shifts will vary week on week, this will be discussed with you at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness