Early Years Apprentice
To support fellow educators/practitioners in delivering the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.
To attend regular team meetings
To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support
children within the setting as appropriate
To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties. The apprentice will be required to undertake any
other reasonable duties outlined by the Setting Manager.
Training:
A high level of support with monthly tutor visits and taught lessons
Work alongside qualified professionals whilst undertaking on-the-job training
At the end of the course, a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification will be awarded and Paediatric First Aid
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent level 3 position in the nursery when the qualifications and standard is achieved.
The apprentice will also attend all relevant training courses in the setting to further develop their knowledge.
Employer Description:
Our journey began in 1999, and since then, we’ve flourished into a thriving nursery in the Scarborough area. Our commitment to excellence in childcare has earned us the honour of receiving ‘outstanding’ ratings from Ofsted on four consecutive inspections. We are immensely proud of this recognition and strive to maintain this level of quality in everything we do on a daily basis. At Jitterbugs, they wholeheartedly believe that early years play a vital role in a child’s life. These formative years are filled with exploration, learning and development. They are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and supports each child’s unique along with supporting our parents/carers.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Working hours are between 08:00 am and 18:00pm. Work hours / shifts and day off in week to be agreed at time of appointment.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Committed,Resilient,Caring,Sense of humour,Be reflective,Work well under pressure,Flexible,Positive,Self- motivated,Self- reflective,Hardworking