Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace To learn to observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace To maintain client confidentiality To report any injury or accident ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained To follow the process for reporting any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury complying with Departmental Child Protection Procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (West Yorkshire Consortium Procedure Manual) To refer parents and families for support where necessary If necessary, to take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation To support the team to provide educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies To understand and support Leeds City Council and Departmental Policies including these on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety To undertake other duties commensurate to the post or grade as required by the Department To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with Council policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies

Training:

The Level 2 Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the workplace, you will be expected to attend college 1 day every month, where you will gain knowledge and understanding of  working within the early years sector. You will develop skills on the job where you will be supported by a workplace mentor.

An Assessor from Leeds City College will visit you on a regular basis to support your learning journey.

Training Outcome:

Apprenticeship level 3

Early Years Assistant

At the end of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to progress within the setting.

Employer Description:

Leeds City Council Children's Services Directorate operates 19 Little Owls nurseries across Leeds, offering both full-day care and term-time-only provision. The Council has been providing high-quality early years education and childcare for more than 20 years and is committed to apprenticeships as a key route into employment and career development.

The entry-level role of Apprentice Childcare Assistant has been designed to provide applicants with the opportunity to gain practical experience of working in an early years setting while studying towards a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support children's learning and development in a high-quality childcare environment.

On successful completion of the 13-month apprenticeship, apprentices will be guaranteed an interview for the post of Nursery Assistant. Successful candidates are expected to progress into permanent roles within Little Owls nurseries across Leeds, with opportunities for further training and career progression.

Little Owls nurseries serve local communities and are closely linked to Children's Centres. This makes them distinct from many private and voluntary sector childcare providers, as they support a diverse range of families, including working parents, children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and some of the city's most vulnerable children and families. Many of the Council's nurseries are located within inner-city communities, enabling them to provide accessible, inclusive and community-focused early years services.

Working Hours :
Total Weekly Working Hours: 37 (7.5 hours per day) Working Days: Monday to Friday. Term time only and all year round posts are available dependent on centre

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience