Ladybirds Nursery Anerley are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training providers.
Duties:
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you:
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a C/4 Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer
They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship 12-15 months, there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector
Employer Description:We are a group of nurseries which has been run by the same family since 1995. Since then, we have always maintained a strong family ethos and invite our parents to be involved every step of the way. This is something that we believe to be at the heart of Ladybird and vital to our nurseries. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in providing the best education and care for children, we believe in creating a warm, nurturing and home-from-home environment, allowing each child to fulfil their potential in the early yearsWorking Hours :Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)Skills: Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Friendly,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Patient,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,understanding....Read more...
To undertake word processing and other ICT related tasks including letters, reports and schedules, and work which utilises other ICT packages, such as databases, spreadsheets, formatting presentations or research on the internet.
To take notes/minutes of meetings as required, e.g. pupil reviews, CP meetings and staff meetings, and undertake other related tasks to support the organising of meetings, such as typing agendas, collating papers and booking rooms.
To maintain and collate registers, pupil reports & data and any other information/statistical returns are routinely required.
To undertake routine administration of academy lettings and other uses of academy premises.
Under the direction of the principal, organise supply cover.
KEY TASKS – Finance & Physical Resources
To undertake the financial transactions relating to school funds, petty cash, school trips, photographs, postage, telephone calls and school meals, and the balancing of such funds and secure monies in accordance with academy procedures.
To order equipment as requested, process invoices and reconcile statements from electronic financial management information systems in line with financial procedures.
To maintain stationery and consumables stock and supplies for the whole academy, cataloguing and distributing as required.
To operate uniform/snack or other school ‘shops’ within the academy.
KEY TASKS – Reception & Customer Service
To undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries, taking messages and forwarding them onto the relevant person as required.
To welcome visitors to the school, ensuring health and safety and safeguarding procedures are followed, such as signing in/out of a register, issuing badges/passes or escorting visitors as required.
To respond to queries and provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and parents and others
To make arrangements for external visitors, for example, the school nurse, photographer, linked schools and parents.
KEY TASKS – General Clerical
To provide general clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, completing routine forms and responding to routine enquires.
To sort and distribute internal and external mail.
KEY TASKS – Welfare
To undertake pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff in accordance with Academy Procedure.
STANDARD DUTIES
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the school, including those relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
To take a proactive approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises.
To participate in and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities, subject to the school’s training plan, working to continually improve your own performance and that of the team/school.
To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
CONTACTS
Pupils, staff parents, carers and guardians, and visitors to the school.
Training:Off-the-job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College.Training Outcome:Full-time employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Our core aim is to provide the best possible education for our children. We want the academy to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and parents who live and work in Oldham. We believe that The Harmony Trust will be a place where every child believes, achieves and succeeds. Developing well-being and self-esteem is at our core alongside raising attainment and achievement. we aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced high-quality education in a caring and stimulating environment, where our school community is learning and achieving together.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Hours to be worked between 8.00am and 6pm.
Term Time only.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
