Early Years Apprentice (Term Time only)

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.  

To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences  To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures  To support meal times within the setting. To actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development  To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job  To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, and cleanliness of the setting  To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly  To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers

Training:
18 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Work-based training with your employer Attendance for a study workshop at Abingdon campus, OX14 1GG (1 day or 2 half days a month) Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 300 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Knowledge test Professional discussion

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there is the possibility of a permanent position. 

Employer Description:
Peachcroft Pre-school was established in 1983 and is a registered charity run by 3 Trustees. We are OFSTED registered and a member of the Early Years Alliance. Our mission is to: Promote the intellectual, cultural and social well-being of its pupils and to. Provide an environment where all individuals have the opportunity to achieve their potential. Combined with the knowledge that all children are individuals and progress at their own speed and in their own unique way, our pre-school staff will provide children with a broad range of educational and fun opportunities that will help each child learn to the best of their abilities. Children learn best through play as practitioners we appreciate the learning which takes places when children are able to follow their own ideas and are supported by an adult who can enable their learning by respecting, understanding and allowing children empowerment over their environment. We celebrate a child’s uniqueness and encourage respect and social interaction. Our vision for future development is to continue to offer a good quality provision to the community which is open and inclusive to all, supporting children’s individual needs and allowing freedom of choice and growth within a safe and happy environment.

Working Hours :
8.00am - 3.15pm - Monday to Friday - Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Willingness to learn,Knowledge of child development,Knowledge of safeguarding,Enthusiasm,Conscientious,Motivated,Ambitious