Early Years Apprentice

Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Give support to other team members throughout the nursery Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop, assisting with activities Shadow and support experienced team members, to develop your own knowledge and skills within the role Liaise with parents as required Be flexible and prepared to help as required, i.e. with preparing snacks and meals, cleaning equipment and laundry Carry out your role in line with nursery and college policies and procedures at all times

Training:
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Early Years Educator Level 3 standard On completion the apprentice will receive Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level

Training Outcome:
Opportunity to become a full time member of the Maiden Newton Childcare team

Employer Description:
We now fully operate from Maiden Newton Children’s Centre. It is a purpose built building which we resource from our wide range of equipment. We have a lovely outdoor area partly covered, that is secure and allows free flow access. We encourage the children to appreciate the natural environment and spend plenty of enjoyable time outside in the fresh air. We have three fruit and vegetable beds which the children help to maintain and therefore learn how to “grow it, cook it, eat it.”

Working Hours :
Shift Patterns: 8.00am - 11.30am 11.30am - 3.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm Including holidays clubs

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,Physical fitness