Apprentice Early Years Educator-First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd,Sheffield, S17 3GW

What you’ll do at work:

To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times To attend regular team meetings To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Training will include paediatric first aid qualification 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:

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.

Employer Description:

First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd offer full day care all year rudn for childrne aged 2 years to 5 years .

Working Hours :
You will be working a 40 hour week and be available to cover opening times of the setting, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience