Apprentice Early Years Educator

To provide and maintain a high-quality service to children working as part of a staff team to meet children’s individual needs To apply yourself diligently, both in respect of your training courses and during your work, to acquire the skills involved and your continued satisfactory progression through the course including passing examinations/assessments To develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families To assist with the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities to meet children’s needs To work within the EYFS and promote high standards of care for the children To assume responsibility for key children and ensure their developmental needs are met, accurately recorded and learning diaries are up to date To help maintain a child-centred environment To use observation and reflective practice to contribute to planning and evaluation in the setting To maintain children’s safety and wellbeing at all times during attendance at the play setting and on trips to external facilities To take any action required to ensure the safety and welfare of children and to report any concerns immediately to the Nursery Manager To ensure good communication with staff and parent’s/ carers

Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Education, through Weston College As part of this program, you will attend Weston College once a week for workshops An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment

Training Outcome:
Potential employment after the completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Every one of our nursery staff are trained to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage with a deep passion for education, with key workers assigned to bring out the best in every child. Our aim is to provide a unique children's nursery experience in a community setting, spending more of our time and focus on our children and their parents. Nursery Village believes in the concept of “the unique child”. Our staff have all been hand-picked for their previous working experiences and knowledge, comprising many elements from several different learning styles, to provide your child with the best care. A varied range of activities is offered, some of which are pre-planned, and others follow the child’s individual interests. The equipment and resources are easily accessible, can be independently chosen, and become supported experiences when needed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday in the workplace. Shifts to be confirmed. Fridays in college for 6 hours. Break and lunchtime: 1 hour

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience