Early Years Apprentice

1. Implementing policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework are met.

2. Assist in the planning of appropriate experiences for children, in line with Sunny Day Nurseries’ core practices to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.

3. Participate in Sunny Day Nurseries’ policy on planning, assessment, recording and reporting, in line with the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.

4. Take on the role of key person for a designated group of children when deemed appropriate.

5. Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day-to-day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the designated section.

6. Take shared responsibility for standards of safety, security, hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the nursery.

7. Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene in sleeping, nappy changing, food preparation and service areas.

8. Take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery.

9. Participate in the nursery’s performance management review process and access any necessary meetings, training, or professional development.

10. Comply with all Sunny Day Nurseries’ policies and procedures at all times.

11. Treat all staff, children and parents with courtesy and kindness at all times.

12. Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager/Deputy.

Training:

The training is delivered on Thursdays during term time by our training provider who is based in Dorchester. On the days when you are working in setting you will be learning on the job from highly trained and experienced early years educators. At the end of the apprenticeship you will have a L2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway.

Training Outcome:

To continue their training to be Level 3 qualified if initially training at Level 2.

To benefit from ongoing CPD alongside the qualification to become a well-rounded professional who is adaptable and capable across all ages.

To have the potential and confidence in their work to become one of our home-grown stars.

Employer Description:
At Sunny Days we nurture the children through their early years; from babies, toddlers and pre schoolers through to children aged up to 11 years old who attend our play clubs! We've used our collective training and experience to create safe, nurturing, environments where children can thrive. Fun, laughter, singing and learning are a normal part of every day.

Working Hours :
Nursery is open 7am-6pm Mon-Fri - you will work on a shift pattern between these hours - on Thursdays you will attend training. The apprentice would be working up to 36hrs per week (including 6hrs training day).

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness,Reflective,Enthusiastic,Fun,Reliable