Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace To learn to observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace To report any injury or accident, ensuring that the health and safety of the individual is maintained To support the team to provide educational visits for children and families, observing health and safety policies To understand and support Leeds City Council and Departmental Policies, including those on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety To undertake other duties commensurate with the post or grade as required by the Department

Training:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

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.

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to progress within the setting.

Employer Description:
Leeds City Council Children’s Services directorate has 30 Little Owls Nurseries across Leeds with full day care and term time only settings employing more than 600 staff and is the largest childcare employer in Leeds. The Local Authority has been operating childcare for more than 20 years and is highly committed to the apprenticeship program. The entry level position of apprentice childcare assistant is designed to give applicants an opportunity to gain experience working in childcare while studying for a level 2 qualification.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Term time only and all year-round posts are available dependent on centre. (8am to 6pm working shift pattern). Exact shifts TBC. 37 hours a week.

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