Early Years Educator Apprentice

To demonstrate a commitment to developing personal skills in accordance with the apprentice framework. To meet deadlines associated to progression through the full apprenticeship period. To complete assignments/projects which relate to the apprenticeship framework to meet target dates. To maintain the environment and resources within the nursery, ensuring health and safety and EYFS requirements are compliant, and that continuous improvement of delivery is promoted. To assist in the supervision of, and deliver activities to individual and small groups of children, delivering planning to allow all children to progress to their maximum potential. Feed back to Key Person on progress, any issues, concerns or problems. To contribute to record-keeping systems, taking into account confidentiality and to record the development of children using agreed observation and assessment methods. To establish and develop a good relationship with parents and carers through dialogue, cooperation and partnership. To share written and verbal reports with staff, parents and carers to ensure individual needs are met. To act as a point of contact for service users, providing advice and guidance and assist with day-to-day issues, or referring service users to senior staff where necessary. To have an understanding of child protection issues and liaise with the designated safeguarding leads, SENDCo and other professionals to develop improved outcomes for SEND and vulnerable groups. Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, contributing information for reports, observations, assessments and planning that are effective in achieving agreed objectives. To ensure information is accurate, timely and appropriately presented, managing your own workload and supporting colleagues in meeting deadlines. To have an understanding of child development and apply knowledge of early years practice, ensuring high-quality provision that meets individual needs.

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

By completing the early years level 3 apprenticeship qualification, this confirms competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare. Should vacancies arise at the time of course completion, the candidate will be considered for that post subject to application.

Employer Description:
Hylton Red House Nursery School is a maintained nursery school in Sunderland, rated Outstanding by Ofsted since 2013. We are offering you an opportunity to apply for an early years childcare apprenticeship, to start your career in childcare and education, which could lead to various career progression roots and further training upon completion. We are a school, and we provide the highest level of care and education for our children. Training with us will prepare you for work across all early years settings – daycare to EYFS classes in primary schools.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, full days. Total hours per week: 37. Shift patterns are responsive to business demand. Opening is 7:30am and the latest finish time 6:00pm. Shifts can change (with notice provided) as required.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,IT,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Problem solving skills