Apprentice Early Years Practitioner - Milverton Pre-school

Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential. Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all. Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities. Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this. Assist in the provision of a high-quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources, Support other staff to develop a high-quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals. Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.  Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals. Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting. Have an overall knowledge of and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision. To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills. To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Training:
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Functional skills in maths & English (Level 2) (if required) College sessions, once a week.

Training Outcome:
Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available. 

Employer Description:
Our aim is to help everyone associated with Milverton School and Pre-School feel part of a lively, caring and active learning community. We believe that education is a partnership between parents, staff and children. Education should be fun. Children, like the rest of us, learn so much better when they are enjoying what they are doing. Our school ethos is best reflected in our motto: ‘We Care. We Aspire. We Belong’

Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 32.5. Hours ranging between 8am to 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Literacy skills,Good time management,Able to follow instructions,Keep on top of college work,Punctuality,Hard working