Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Care and Education:

To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship To be committed to providing outstanding levels of care and education within the setting To learn to carry out and record developmental observations and use them to support children’s learning and development To develop a sound working knowledge of the EYFS To establish strong partnerships with parents to ensure positive sharing of information To comply with all health and safety and safeguarding policies and procedures both within College and the Childcare Centre To learn to carry out all care routines as required

Administration:

To communicate all developments regarding their key children to colleagues, Centre Manager, parents and external agencies, following the correct protocols for Information Sharing To ensure that records are kept in a well-organised and up-to-date fashion To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the Childcare Centre's aims and objectives

Other:

To attend regular staff meetings and training courses as required, some of which may be out of working hours To promote and be an ambassador for UCS Corporate Services and the Childcare Centre To support in hosting Open Evenings to show prospective students the facilities of the Childcare Centre To support and promote equality & diversity at UCS Corporate Services to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices To maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment at UCS Corporate Services to ensure students, visitors and staff are safe from harm To support and promote the safeguarding agenda at UCS Corporate Services to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded

Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
The successful candidates will be working towards a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and be developing a thorough understanding of how to lead children’s learning and development You may also need to be flexible with working hours

Employer Description:
UCS College Group Corporate Services is a subsidiary company of UCS College Group, making it an integral part of everyday functions. We have a range of different areas who are employed by our Corporate Services, offering fantastic support services.

Working Hours :
Term time only, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Passionate about learning,Inclusive and supportive,Responsive to needs,Professional and enterprising,Innovative and creative,Friendly and welcoming,Interpersonal skills