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 practices. 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.

You will also gain a qualification in Paediatric First Aid.

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
Willows Farm Day Nursery and Pre-School are operated jointly with Farm Day Nurseries, encouraging children to engage with the countryside, farming and the outside world. Providing Ofsted registered nursery daycare and holiday activity day camps, we can look after your child’s needs from 6 weeks right through to holiday childcare whilst at school.

Working Hours :
Minimum of 40 hours per week between the hours of 7.15am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

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