Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Footprints Nursery, Burnham-on-Sea

Purpose of the post:

To be trained as a Level 3 Early Years Educator To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities

Key areas:

To keywork a group of children To attend all training as set out in your training agreement To attend basic safeguard training To complete all assignments set on time To work as part of the team To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes To liaise with mentor and Manager

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life To ensure that children’s welfare is paramount and report any safeguarding issues to the safeguarding lead or deputy College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding until competent to carry out alone To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the Manager/training provider To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the Manager deems appropriate

Teamwork:

Support all staff and engage in becoming part of the staff team To attend out of working hours activities, e.g., training, staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

General:

Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the apprentice's supervisor from time-to-time The apprentices' duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy Look upon the nursery as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised, constantly being aware of the needs of children To respect the confidentiality of all information received To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures To be aware of sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery

Training Outcome:
On completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to progress to the next level of apprenticeship and/or receive permanent employment An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Employer Description:
Footprints is a 50-place day nursery located in the centre of Burnham-on-Sea.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday between 8.00am and 6.00pm- Hours can be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience