Early Years Apprentice

Care and education:

Complete all academic tasks of the apprenticeship Commit to high-quality care and education Learn to observe and support child development Gain strong knowledge of the EYFS framework Build positive relationships with parents Follow all health, safety, and safeguarding policies Learn to carry out daily care routines

Administration:

Share key children’s progress with team, parents, and agencies Keep records organised and up to date Carry out other duties as needed to support preschool goals Attend staff meetings and training (some outside work hours) Represent and promote St George’s Pre-School Support equality, diversity, and inclusive practices Help maintain a safe, healthy environment Promote and uphold safeguarding policies

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation:

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Your training course:

Early years practitioner

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan:

The candidate will achieve a Level 2 Early years Practitioner qualification. This is achieved by completeing the training listed: 

Reflective account of learning taken place. CPD record completed on One-File. Learning knowledge on VLE (for remote learners). Off the Job Mentoring – the apprentice will meet with their mentor to discuss progress and concerns Off the Job Shadowing – the apprentice will shadow their mentor to gain an understanding of skills required for their job role. Self-Study in working hour’s online using OneFile working towards assessments and tasks set from their training assessors and course lecturers.

Training Outcome:

Full time position with the organisation and the chance to progress onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
At St George’s Pre School children are encouraged to explore our play based environment both indoors and outdoors. It is through play that children learn to make sense of their world and develop socially, physically, creatively and intellectually. Every child has a key member of staff to support and work directly with them and their parents/carers. The staff prepare and deliver a personalised plan for each child’s care, well-being and learning.

Working Hours :
From Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience