Apprentice Early Years Educator- Nara Charlbury- Chipping Norton,OX7 3HH

Key responsibilities

Educator Assistants take full responsibility for:

Promoting and exemplifying the purpose, mission, vision and values of Nara Nurseries at all times Ensuring excellence in early childhood education and care, which is recognised through excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes Upholding our privileged responsibility to help children experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live, through high quality play and learning Driving exceptionally high standards, being a professional and enthusiastic role model

Main duties:

Excellence in Early Education:

Contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your room in conjunction with other team members Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life Follow the nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded and reported in line with company procedures Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child Respect the confidentiality of all information received Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing Ensure the children’s dietary and allergy needs are met Washing and changing children as required Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times Ensure unwell children are kept calm and safe and management is notified immediately Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and to meet early learning needs Ensure the inspirational Nära Enrichment activities, curriculum and pedagogy are delivered effectively and consistently

Training:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Training and training location to be confirmed

Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Employer Description:
Background Nära Nurseries Limited is a small group of children’s nurseries established in 2022, with the vision to build the most inclusive community of children, educators and families, united by our uncompromising values, and determination to ensure a better future for all. Our Purpose - To provide excellence in early childhood education by nurturing the special relationship between our children, families and team. Our Mission - To nourish the hearts, hands and minds of our children; and cherish each child’s early years as a unique and special time, which builds the foundation for future success, wellbeing and lifelong learning. Our Values - We commit to promoting happiness, fulfilment and quality to all members of our community through a culture of kindness, respect, integrity and inclusivity. Safeguarding Statement Nära Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, families and teams. Our safer recruitment processes ensure thorough vetting of applicants. All applicants will be required to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which includes checks against the barred list. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Staff must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders, which have been made against them. Our company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Nära Nurseries aims to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another applicant. Our recruitment procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and we will always strive to ensure that the staffing levels reflect the community it serves. Job selection criteria are also regularly reviewed to ensure that they are essential for the effective performance of the job and therefore justified on non-discriminatory grounds.

Working Hours :
The nursery is open full time from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Our team usually work 40 hours over 4 days, or 40 hours over 5 days.

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