Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To 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 To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Support all staff and engage in a good staff team Liaise with and support parents and other family members To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc. To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child To respect the confidentiality of all information received. Ensure there is a high standard of personal care for the children. This may include personal hygiene, washing hands and changing nappies once the apprentice is deemed competent

Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Day release at Middlesbrough College once a week

Training Outcome:
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available

Employer Description:
School house day-care and preschool is dedicated to the education and care of young children in Middlesbrough. School house is designed to feel like a home away from home for children and their families. A place where parents can feel confident that their children are receiving the very best care and education.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts vary, between 7:30am and 6.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative