Early Years Apprentice

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team effectively delivering the EYFS and ensure that individual needs and interests of all children are met Setting up activities, furniture, and equipment prior to all sessions Contribute ideas for planning in both indoor and outdoor areas of the pre-school Understand and implement the pre-school’s policies and procedures demonstrating a high priority to safeguarding Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties Prepare and serve food and drinks for the children, encouraging good nutrition, social eating and independence Be a key person to a small group of children, providing emotional support to help them settle in Attend mandatory training and any other training recognised by the management team

Training:
Early Years Practitioner Standard English and Maths (if required) Level 2

Training Outcome:

The prospect of a full-time position at Little Acorns pre-school and the opportunity to progress to other job roles. 

The prospect of continuing into further education with support from the business. 

Employer Description:

Little Acorns Pre-school is a registered charity run by a voluntary committee. We provide spaces for children between the ages of 2 – 4 years.  We are a nurturing setting that takes inspiration from the curiosity approach and Reggio Emilia. Our rooms are homely with neutral colours and are rich in natural and authentic resources that encourage children's exploration, imagination and a connection to the world around them. We are adaptable and flexible to children's needs.

We are situated within the school field and have a lovely outdoor space in which we encourage children to explore and use their imaginations. We have access to some school facilities which supports transition into reception. We have our own entrance on Sidegate Lane.

Working Hours :
Typically working four days a week between the hours of 7:45am – 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Some shifts begin at 7:45am, others at 8:45am. Shifts finish at either 4:00pm or 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Time Management,Approachable,Conscientious,Reliable,Flexible