Early Years Apprentice

Purpose of Job:

Responsible as an Early Years Apprentice for 0 – 5 year olds
Report directly to the Childcare Lead

Main Duties: Operational, in line with training:

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development


• Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment


• Organise and make imaginative use of learning resources


• Liaise and support parent/carers of children


• Implement and review the curriculum within the EYFS


• Record written observations on children’s Learning

Personnel, in line with training:

• Effectively supporting the Childcare Lead and staff team
   

Health and Safety

• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
   

General

• Comply with all OFSTED requirements


• Implement policies and procedures of the Pre-school


• Develop the Pre-school free from prejudice and without discrimination in line with equal opportunities and current legislation


• Create a stimulating and happy learning environment


• Develop and maintain the Pre-school high standard of care in line with Best Practice

Requirements:

•  Level 2 Childcare qualification


• Motivate and inspire children


• Plan and schedule own work and prioritise


• Be creative and imaginative whilst creating a stimulating environment


• Work as a team member


• Strong organisational skills


• Reliability and honesty


• A good standard of personal presentation


• Excellent communication skills - oral and written


• Tact, discretion and respect confidentiality

Desirable Requirements:

• Enhanced CRB/DBS


• Current Paediatric First Aid


• Knowledge and experience of EYFS