Early Years Educator Apprentice

Work with the team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children in our care To assist in providing a range of stimulating and exciting activities for the children which encourage independence, motivation and an eagerness to learn through play To work as part of the team to ensure that the Early Years Foundation Stage is followed at all times To support the care needs of children such as nappy changing and feeding To work as part of a team to ensure that our setting is clean, tidy and inviting. As a pack away setting this includes some manual handling to ensure the hall is put away at the end of each day As an Early Years apprentice, you will have regular contact with your nursery mentor You must engage with and follow any targets set in order to ensure progression

Training:
Working towards completing Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Work based learning with regular planned sessions with your Assessor

Training Outcome:
There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance

Employer Description:
We are a newly registered day nursery in Potters Bar, recently expanding from an Outstanding childminding setting of 5 years. We work across two main rooms but regularly practice ‘family grouping’ ratios and work together as a whole setting. We have space for a maximum of 30 children. We are based in a scout hut near the Furzefield Leisure Centre and surround by play areas, a large field and woodland area. As we previously spent a lot of time out and about as childminders, we do try to access these local areas as much as possible. We share the space with the scout group but have sole use of the premises between 7am and 5pm Monday-Friday. We are a pack away setting, the manager opens and sets up the setting for 7am opening and we work as a team to put all furniture, resources, and equipment away by 5pm each day. We also have access to two gardens, one of which is solely used by us and does not need to be packed away. Our approach to early learning is child led, open ended and making use of natural/found/real life resources as much as possible. We have moved away from extensive, unnecessary paperwork and focus on our relationships with parents and open communication to support children’s development. We are a very friendly team and both the manager/owner and deputy manager started their careers as apprentices with the manager also completing a level 5 with Hertford Regional College so we are really keen to support new learners and help them progress to their full potential.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 5.00pm with Wednesday - Day off. Day off would via a rota on a weekly basis. Set days off may be considered.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Manual Handling,Caring,Approachable,Health & Safety conscious,Willing to learn