Apprentice Childminder Assistant

To support the Lead Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding standards.

1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.

2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.

3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.

4. To work closely with children aged 0-11 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.

5. To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.

6. To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.

7. To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.

8. To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.

9. Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.

10. To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.

11. To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.

12. To attend regular team meetings.

13. To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

14. To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Lead Childminder for training requirements.

15. To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.

16. To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Lead Childminder. 

Training:

You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner via Cambridge Regional College day release and your work mentor. 

In addition to your training course, you will need to complete the following training courses: Prevent/ FGM, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding.

Training Outcome:

After completing Level 2, it would be ideal if the applicant could continue with me and continue training to a Level 3 and then progress to a permanent member of the team.

Employer Description:

My name is Nicola Walker, I am a Ofsted registered Childminder I completed my training course in 2008. I am qualified in Level 3 Diploma for children's and young peoples workforce.
In our team you will be working alongside myself and another assistant who is also Level 3 Qualified.
We are based in the village of Hardwick just outside Cambridge and we have a diverse group of families from all over the local area.
I provide a home from home high quality childcare following the early years framework. We spend as much time as possible outside exploring the local area and encouraging a love of nature. We also love getting messy and exploring many different sensory experience's with the children.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience