Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

We pride ourselves on being a quality childcare setting, offering only the best childcare, learning and play to all children. We go the extra mile to make sure children’s creativity and imagination is nurtured and embraced so that we can capture the magic of childhood and enhance children’s learning through play and natural experiences.  

Please add/ delete any additional duties specific to your workplace. 

To work as part of the pre-school team under the direction of manager and senior staff at the pre-school. To work in accordance with the pre-school policies and procedures to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children aged 2-5 years. We also cater for after school up to 11 years.

Main Duties: 

To assist with the planning of the curriculum To set up the playrooms for the daily programme and to tidy away/clean during and at the end of the session.  To assist the key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to plan for their child’s learning and development ensuring that each child’s needs are recognised and met To observe, monitor and keep accurate, up-to-date records of children within their key person group To remain vigilant and advise the pre-school managers of any concerns e.g. Safeguarding & Child protection issues, Health & Safety, whilst preserving confidentiality as necessary To prepare snacks for children whilst maintaining good hygiene practices To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) To attend regular team meetings and adhere to any actions required to provide a quality service for both child & parent/carer To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required To maintain confidentiality at all times regarding any information learned that relates to the children, their families or any member of staff at Pre-school To attend and complete work to achieve a level 3 in early years & childcare qualification

Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer  Day release Wednesday You will undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

 

We are a nurturing, family nursery with staff who are passionate about helping our children flourish and grow to prepare them for the next chapter in their lives.

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:00. College day Wednesday.

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