Early Years Apprentice

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-8 years To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop and learn To build and maintain a strong partnership with parents to enable children’s needs to be met

Main Duties:/ training

To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop to meet their differing needs To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children To act as a role model and set achievable expectations To promote the inclusion of all children To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times Plan and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment that is appropriate for all children, enabling them to reach their potential Plan, prepare and carry out experiences which encourage development, creativity, coordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, risk assessments, accident forms. To observe children’s development and add document observations on their online learning journey’s To advise the manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g., over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other members of staff Contribute to the effectiveness of team work Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies To be aware of child protection issues and follow the nursery’s safeguarding policies and procedures To meet the physical needs of children by encouraging good standards of safety, personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence To be flexible when needed for training, staff meetings, summer fairs etc. Act as a representative of your nursery, promoting a professional image at all times Any other duties as required by the Nursery Management Team

Training:
The apprentice will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week

Training Outcome:
Employment

Employer Description:

Since 2012, we have been offering excellent child care services to customers across Bishop Auckland and Darlington. The first years of a child’s life are paramount to building secure foundations for future learning. At Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Ltd, we understand that every child should be given the same opportunities to become inventors, creators, artists or whatever they want to be. Our resources and environment are open-ended to support this - not forgetting our staff, who are of course our most valuable resource! Supporting child care from 0-8 years old.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - hours will be between 8am start, 5.45pm finish depending on business need. 30 minutes for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience