Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

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 a fun and engaging outdoor activities to cover all areas of the children’s development  Preparing healthy snacks, set up and clear away mealtimes and support 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

You will be given a small key group of children who you will complete observations, planning, and reports, working alongside your staff mentor.

You will be given a small key group of children who you will complete observations, planning, and reports, working alongside your staff mentor.

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 based in a family hub, and next to Macaulay Primary Academy. We are a charity based preschool, with an Ofsted rating of Good

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Initiative,Build good relationships,Positive can do attitude,Enthusiastic