Early Years Educator Apprentice

A Playologist is an educator who works both with and in nature, facilitating hands on, feet in, play based learning.

As a Playologist, you will work with support from the Managing Director and Lead Playologist as part of a team of outdoor educators to care for and develop a stimulating, enabling natural environment, and curate resources within both the indoor learning spaces and at the beach/forest.

You will work together with passionate colleagues to deliver enquiry-led, curricular programs following children’s own interests.

You spend your days immersed in nature, scaffolding children’s play, guiding and documenting children’s learning, engaging in intellectual interactions, and regularly reporting progress and experiences to parents.

You will play a part in the life of Playology by actively participating in team meetings, unique trainings and seasonal events.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be to:

To support your colleagues with successful delivery of beach/forest school sessions To be a ‘key person’ with responsibilities for the wellbeing and development of a group of children, helping those children feel safe and cared for To ensure that the environment, resources as well as the opportunities and experiences presented to children are tailored to meet their individual needs To help maintain safety and security of all children, staff and visitors to Playology To inform, engage and support parents and carers in guiding their child’s development at home To contribute to children’s care routines, planning, documenting learning and assessment and progress records for children To work within the polices and procedures of Playology Limited To undertake any other duties in line with the needs of the business and commensurate with the grade of the post

Training:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Work place based training

Training Outcome:
There will be the possibility of full time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Playology is an OFSTED Registered outdoor early-years learning provider that blends beach school, forest school and creative play programmes to help children learn through nature-based experiences. Playology promotes a play-based, child-led learning philosophy, where children develop skills by exploring, experimenting and taking supported risks. Our settings aim to support: Curiosity and exploration Physical development through climbing, digging, and outdoor play Creativity through process art and natural materials Social skills, resilience and independence Outdoor experiences are used to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through activities like den building, nature exploration, storytelling, and collaborative play. Founded in 2019 by early years teacher and educational trainer Hannah, Playology has grown over the past six years into a thriving provider of outdoor, play-based learning experiences for children.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday working in between 9am- 5pm, term time.

Skills:
Adaptable,Creative,Emotionally intelligent ,Empathetic ,Good conversationalist,Good hygiene ,Good listener ,Kind ,Motivated ,Non-discriminatory ,Nurturing,Outgoing,Patient ,Physically fit ,Polite,Professional,Respectful