Early Years Educator Apprentice

Behave in a professional and courteous manner towards all members of the staff team, directors, children, families and any other visitor to the setting Populate learning journals for children Adhere to confidentiality and information sharing Read and understand all policies, procedures and risk assessments Read information that is given to you to support your development Attend bi-monthly staff meetings Assist with creating topical areas within nursery including updating displays Recording and uploading daily diary information to the nursery system Undertake any tasks asked of you by senior colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the nursery Cleaning and tidying areas of nursery Carry out supervised personal care routines including nappy changing Giving out food and snacks to children All members of staff are expected to undergo training to develop their personal / professional skills It is your responsibility to inform a manager when you think there is a call for concern regarding children, staff and families You will be expected to use protective clothing, this will be provided by nursery i.e., gloves, aprons, hair nets etc. where applicable (Long hair should be tied back) Health and Safety is everyone’s responsibility, if you see a hazard, it is your responsibility to make the hazard safe unless this puts you at risk. You will be expected to inform the manager immediately and without delay of these risks Accidents to yourself must be reported to the management team immediately and recorded in the accident book the same day Everyone who attends the nursery must be respected at all times, staff, children and visitors

Training:
Full Level 3 Early Years Educator standard

Training Outcome:
We are looking for an apprentice who would like to continue working with us as a full or part time employee upon the successful completion of their qualification The job role would be Level 3 Early Years Educator

Employer Description:
For over 23 years, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery has proudly been a family-owned and family-run setting, rooted in our community in Houghton-le-Spring. We’ve built not just a nursery, but a safe and nurturing place of belonging, where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and truly at home. We’re expanding our nursery and we’re looking for apprentices to grow with us. Rated good in all areas by Ofsted, Ofsted inspectors reported that “Children are happy and thrive at Chilton Meadows Day Nursery where staff treat children as part of the family.”

Working Hours :
Shifts between the hours of 7am– 6pm Monday- Friday.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,Logical,Non-judgmental,Patience,Team working