Apprentice Early Years Assistant

In this role, you will learn: 

How to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning opportunities in the setting How to supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations, with the support and guidance of senior staff How to contribute to a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and wellbeing, How to carry out observations of children, discuss the progress of children with the key person and contribute any ideas to informal and formal planning sessions How to be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise yourself with relevant play and learning plans

Your responsibilities will also include: 

Working with colleagues to provide fun and engaging outdoor activities to cover all areas of the children’s development Preparing healthy snacks, setting up and clearing away mealtimes and supporting children during mealtimes Attending and contributing to your review sessions  Attending and contributing at regular staff/team meetings Sharing any child protection concerns immediately with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their deputy Adhering to our code of practice on confidentiality

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Early Years Educator Standard.

Training is delivered weekly via a blend of virtual classroom teaching sessions, online learning, workplace learning, written tasks and face-to-face assessments and sessions with our assessors.  

Training Outcome:

Once a qualified Early Years Educator, you can work in a variety of roles including; Room Leader, Supervisor, Deputy Manager or as a  childminder.  
Progression to higher education, such as Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner or a degree in early years education.  

Employer Description:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts tba.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience,Experience of young children