Early Years Educator Apprentice

Short Vacancy Description:

This is an Apprentice role. You will be required to undertake a proactive key person role and build positive relationships with parents/carers and other professionals to support the individual needs of every child and effectively deliver the Early Years foundation stage in line with current practice and guidelines.

Full Vacancy Description:

Main Duties to Include:

Implement and promote all Nursery Policies and procedures
Provide a secure, caring and friendly stimulating educational environment
To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager
Ensure children’s records are kept up to date
Act as a positive practice role model to ensure that the nursery values are maintained
Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Ensure that all rooms and outside areas are clean and tidy after use
Liaise with parents and carers, keeping them informed of activities
Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, parents and carers as well as other members of staff
Work as part of a team
Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents
Support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities
Feedback any issues or opportunities identified around the site that could impact on the quality of care provided
Support the team in the upkeep of base rooms, displays resources etc
Maintain a positive attitude at all times and ensure confidentiality is maintained
Be aware of the high reputation and uphold its standards
Attend and participate in out-of-work activities e.g. parents evenings, staff meetings
Be flexible with working practices of the setting
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management

Hours:

Monday to Friday between, 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, shifts to be confirmed at interview.

Pay:

£11,668.80 to £23,028.20 a year

The rate of pay will be dependent on age and in line with the national living wage.

Training:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes an Early Years qualification and a Paediatric First Aid qualification
Apprenticeship learning is to take place in the workplace, method to be confirmed

Progression:

Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate, this could be full support to move into more senior positions once trained.

Qualifications: