Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

To plan, organise, supervise and carry out suitable activities and educational programmes for children, using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum To maintain a safe and secure and hygienic environment for children To support the staff team with children’s developmental records within a key worker system To supervise children at mealtimes To work within a team and maintain good communication To follow Nursery policies and procedures and comply with Local Authority Regulations Follow the EYFS Statutory Framework To maintain the Nursery environment, carrying out delegated tasks as may be deemed necessary for the efficient running of the Nursery and ensuring a safe, secure and hygienic environment at all times Ensure good time keeping, smart appearance, personal hygiene and good work practises To maintain good relationships with parents/carers on all matters relating to the Nursery To ensure the Nursery building is secure at all times To work within the hours the Nursery operates as deemed necessary to ensure adequate staff-to-children ratios are maintained To respect confidentiality regarding the Nursery at all times Work positively within the team structure and be included in staff duty rotas

Training:

This Level 3 qualification prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

This qualification is structured around the following four themes:

Health and well-being Legislation, frameworks and professional practice Play, development and learning for school readiness Professional development

You will also complete a first aid qualification.

The training will take place within the educational setting with no day release required to college and you will have regular reviews with your tutor every 4 - 6 weeks.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of gaining a full-time contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Employer Description:
We offer both a Day Nursery and Holiday Club service at Thrift Farm. Our Day Nursery & Pre-School cares for children Monday - Friday all year round (excluding Bank Holidays), whilst our Holiday Club offers Activity Day Camps outside of term time to provide childcare during the School Holidays.

Working Hours :
Minimum of 40 hours per week between the hours of 7.15am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience