Childcare Apprentice

Key Responsibilities:

To assist in undertaking all base room activities alongside studying a relevant and recognised early years qualification. To follow and assist with all daily routines whilst under the constant supervision and guidance of your mentor and/ or qualified practitioners. To be aware of the needs of children at-all-times, acts professionally and within the following job description expectations.

Early Years:

• Interacts with children, using appropriate language and open body language


• Provides a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in-order to encourage confidence, independence and help children to learn


• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy nursery, ensures daily routines are adhered to


• Assist in the completion of key person children’s development records where required


• Adheres to all policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of children. Reports any concerns about children to the room leader, mentor or Safeguarding Officer

General:

• Ensures that operational procedures are fully understood and consistently followed


• Communicates effectively with parents and visitors where appropriate


• Appropriately consoles children if they become upset, applying appropriate positive behaviour intervention techniques


• Actively contributes as part of the team, attending team meetings and activities

Self-Management:

• Studies a recognised early years qualification within one of the Bright Little Stars authorised apprenticeship paths and is wholly committed to the training programme, and also scope to do the Early Years Educator Level 3


• Is mindful of personal safety and safety of colleagues


• Acts professionally, follows all employee guidance as set out in the Trainee Apprenticeship Handbook


• Attends training courses to further personal development and meet statutory guidelines

You will be working towards Early Years Practitioner Level 2 over the next 12 to 18 months.