Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Blue Hoots Pre-School

Working for this long standing privately owned nursery we would expect you to:

To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise appropriate range of leisure and educational activities for children between the ages of 0-5

Key Areas:

Activity planning Liaison with parents Supervise care of children Direct play work

Main duties and responsibilities:

Activity Planning

To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups Preparing activities, organising programmes/ themes and arranging equipment To ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in

Liaison

To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs

To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships

To share good practice with other staff as needed

Supervision and care of children

Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children When involved in cooking, ensure that food preparation and handling is carried out within the guidelines set out by our policies and procedure and that the food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe Nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

Direct Playwork

To plan wide range of creative and enjoyable activities Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish

Other

To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to a Nursery Practitioner To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery To be aware of the settings responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice To understand and adhere to policies, procedures and standards at all times To ensure the nursery offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment To record accidents in the accident book Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the nursery’s Child Collection Policy To ensure the nursery offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development To always ensure confidentially within the nursery To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Manager and Deputy

This role is term time only.

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship English and maths Function Skills if required

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a full time job and further training

Employer Description:
In April 2002 the Old School House in Blakedown, Kidderminster was re-designed and renovated to provide a premier pre-school and out of school care facility. ​Blue Hoots is registered with OFSTED and our Inspection was in August 2023 the outcome was GOOD. Blue Hoots has also taken part in the Early childhood Environment Rating Scale, known as ‘ECERS’ with a good outcome, we also have periodic environmental health inspections and regular fire drills. ​Blue Hoots offers flexible childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years. We encourage parents’ to use minimum of 2 days per week as it has been proven to make separation anxiety easier. We allocate funding between the hours of 8:30am 4:00pm term time only for all children.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday between 7.30am- 5.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness