Apprenticeship Early Years Practitioner

General Responsibilities

To maintain and take guidance from appropriate policies, procedures and systems ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. To develop a good knowledge of the Education Programme based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and take support from the Early Years Team Supervisor in using children's interests and developmental needs to deliver effective activities which stimulate and extend children’s learning. To become involved in the role of Key Person, with support from the Early Years Team Supervisor to complete effective assessments and recording systems. To demonstrate care and sensitivity toward children and families within the facility. To provide an environment that is safe, stimulating, and challenging. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and everyone who comes into contact with children and their families. To maintain all necessary records to meet internal, DMBC and OFSTED requirements. To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices.  To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters. To assist in the admission and induction of new children, including conducting baseline assessments with parents, completing comprehensive settling in profiles, and liaising with other professionals as necessary. To participate in training and staff meetings as directed by the Manager. To perform any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

To take an active involvement in the daily routine and support the children in their play, considering the age and stage of development of the children within your care, in line with the guidance within the EYFS, as specified by the Team Supervisor/Key Person. To always ensure the safety of all children and implement the setting’s safeguarding procedures when required. To support the service of mealtime provision for the children, taking consideration of individual dietary requirements and to maintain a pleasant and social environment during service. To ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are always maintained.  This includes daily cleaning rotas, record keeping activities and any other reasonable duty outlined by your senior or management.  To ensure that the well-being of each child is maintained, with any concerns reported to the nursery management in relation to illness or injury which requires action. To begin to develop professional partnerships with parents and carers to ensure that a joint partnership of working is adopted in order to share relevant information regarding each child. To ensure that all children’s needs are met to the highest of standards, taking into consideration their individual requirements such as medical needs, SEN and behaviour To always work professionally in order to maintain the reputation of the setting both internally and externally both during and outside of your working hours. To be flexible in your operational deployment throughout the entire nursery age ranges, as specified by the nursery management in line with nursery requirements To maintain confidentiality in relation to all matters surrounding the children and families in your care. To develop a sound knowledge of the Nursery and Trust policies and procedures and operate respectfully according to the guidelines.

Training:

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Day release  You will undertake the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 standard Early years practitioner / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a childcare professional of the future! 

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

We would look at supporting the right candidate through their childcare apprenticeships from level 2 all the way up to level 5.

Employer Description:
At St Aidan's Nursery we provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment, an environment that provides opportunities for exploration, creativity and fun. The diverse needs of our children are met by a highly committed and professional staff who have both experience and theoretical knowledge of the early years foundation stage. Plans are based on individual children’s interests, needs and stage of development, identified by qualified professionals through observations, and through working closely with parents and each other. Our daily activities and routines make full use of both our indoor and outdoor facilities which includes an all weather outdoor play area and vegetable plot.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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