EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR L3 APPRENTICESHIP

Key Responsibilities will include:

To support the Childcare Practitioners and all other members of staff to facilitate appropriate activities and experiences, suitable for children’s individual stages of learning and development To support all other team members in maintaining a safe, secure, healthy and hygienic working environment (including an awareness of any dietary and health requirements) To work as part of a team, supporting all other staff members with the day to day running of the nursery. To demonstrate initiative in the workplace environment To have regard for the nurseries Inclusion and Equality Policy and uphold the values of this in everyday practise To be aware of health and safety implications within the workplace, such as the safe storage of toys and equipment and to report all accidents and incidents accordingly Upholding confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of this position. All information relating to staff, children and their families must remain confidential You will be expected to develop and maintain good relationships with children and families of the nursery, to enhance continuity of care and effective communication of information You will be expected to attend monthly staff meetings for one hour within your contracted work time. Staff meetings will be held at nursery. This will be an opportunity to inform team members of any relevant information regarding your key children and to participate in sharing thoughts and ideas for the benefit of the children Undertake staff development training where identified and as appropriate Undertake other duties required as requested by the Senior Childcare Practitioner, Deputy Manager or Manager Understand and gain an ability to observe children Outings Read stories Support children’s routines Cleaning the environment

Training:

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:
 Paediatric First Aid  Food hygiene & Safeguarding training will be arranged for you to attend The setting Manager &/or the Room lead will suggest specific training for you to attend, that they feel you may benefit from Regular Supervision meetings are carried out over the year, this is an opportunity for training conversations to take place The setting manager ensures an ‘open door’ policy, where you are welcome to suggest any training, you may wish to carry out

Employer Description:
The Pink Cottage Day Nursery opened in November 2009 in a beautiful, detached house on Chichester Road, Selsey. They are a well-established early years setting, dedicated to providing every child the best start in their early years education and to supporting families every step of the way. The child’s happiness and enjoyment are one of their fundamental priorities. They provide a safe, secure, caring and fun environment to enable opportunities for growth and development through play. They have five well equipped bright, spacious play areas and an extensive, secure garden for the children to enjoy throughout the year. Their qualified and experienced team put the needs of children and their families at the heart of everything they do.

Working Hours :
32 hours per week, over 4 days, 8 hours per day, between 8.00am and 5.30pm, on a rota basis to be agreed by the Nursery manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Warm and engaging nature,Reliable,Self-Motivated,Professional Manner,Nurturing Nature,Adaptable,Displays Compassion,Discreet Confidentiality