Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

To have knowledge of and ensure that the regulations of the Children Act 1989 and OFSTED regulations are adhered to To ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and maintenance of equipment and stock To have knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and maintain confidentiality at all times To ensure that the nursery is clean and tidy throughout periods of operation To plan, develop and supervise suitable programmes of activities to cater for each child’s individual needs and to have knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage framework To assist with the preparation of feeds for babies and young children, to supervise children at meal time and toileting times To report immediately to the Nursery Manager or Deputy if you suspect a child is suffering from abuse To contribute to the promotion of parental partnership and liaise with parents/carers on a daily basis To attend regular staff / room meetings and positively contribute to the future development of the nursery. To positively promote parental partnership and liaise with parents/carers on a daily basis regarding their child’s development and behaviour To keep appropriate records on individual children and assist senior staff in evaluating the individual progress of the children To attend regular training and development in relation to completing apprenticeship framework for working within an early years setting

Training:

On this apprenticeship, apprentices will learn to:

Plan and supervise activities which are based around the needs and interests of the child/ children Support with numeracy and literacy development Act as a key person to ensure children feel safe and secure Meet the child’s needs, including feeding, changing nappies and administering medicine Apprentices will also learn how to interact with other professionals regarding children in their care, including parents/ carers, colleagues, health visitors, early help services, social workers, and speech and language therapists (SaLT) Apprentices will also learn to demonstrate a clear understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion At the end of the course, apprentice will gain the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard and a Paediatric First Aid qualification Successful apprentices will also be prepared for modern working life by having transferable skills, knowledge and behaviours; these will enable apprentices to progress to a degree in Early Years or Childhood Studies, as well as management roles in the sector

Minimum Entry Requirements:

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following:

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid (mandatory requirement for the overall qualification)

Employer Description:
City College Norwich Nursery provides a caring, happy, secure and stimulating environment for children aged zero to five. Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the nursery has been established for over 25 years. All staff are qualified in childcare and provide an outstanding environment that helps your child develop and thrive.

Working Hours :
37 hours a week, variety of shifts between 08:00 - 18:00.

Skills:
Customer Service,Proactive,Confidentiality,Ability to use IT,Problem solving,Team Working,Organisation,Creative,Patient