Early Years Educator Apprentice

Main Duties and Responsibilities:                                                   

To help to set up the playroom for the daily programme, and to help tidy away at the end of the sessions To act as a Key Worker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met Regularly communicate progress to parents/carers and work together to provide appropriate support to aid the child’s development To advise the Playgroup Leader of any concerns e.g. over children, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary                       To offer an appropriate level of support to stimulate children’s learning                                  To assist in record keeping as directed by the Playgroup Leader, including Key Worker notes, accident books, registers etc.   To attend training courses and meetings as required     To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learned as part of the job                                                           To keep informed on current thinking and practice in pre-school provision To contribute to and implement all playgroup policies and procedures To contribute to the planning of the curriculum

Training Outcome:
To be offered a permanent position withing the nursery

Employer Description:
We are a small charity run playgroup based in the grounds of Stoberry Park School in Wells Somerset. Learning can and should be fun! Here at Stepping Stones Playgroup, we aim to provide opportunities for creative and physical play with more specific skills involved in preparation for your child’s future education, in accordance with Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We provide a safe, exciting, happy and caring environment for your child to learn and grow. We recognise that each child has differing needs and therefore we encourage each child’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills through their play, to help them discover more about themselves. We aim to: Learn through play, offer a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences, to work closely with parents and carers as your child’s educators, ensure children feel safe and secure and valued, continue to develop learning based on their individual needs and abilities, offer opportunities to play independently and engage in planned activities, have opportunities to initiate games based on their own interests, continue to regularly update our training and skills to ensure we deliver the best learning opportunities and keep informed of changing government legislation and policies.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.20am - 3.20pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills