Organisation – Kids Corner Nursery - West End
Apprenticeship Type – Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship
Salary - £8 per hour
Hours – Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. 38 weeks, term time only.
Job Overview –
This Level 2 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting under the supervision of an Early Years Educator.
Key Duties –
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To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
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To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
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To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager
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To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship
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To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
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To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
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To help ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
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To understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
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To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
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To be a key person.
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To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments
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To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
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To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
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To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives
Skills and Attributes –
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Empathy and understanding of children under five.
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Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
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Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
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Excellent organizational skills
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Administrative and basic IT skills
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Calm and caring nature
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Ability to work as part of a team Able to work on own initiative
Personal qualities –
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Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
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A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
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Able to perform under stress
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A creative thinker
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A good sense of humour
Benefits –
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Workplace pension
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Discounted childcare rates
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Supportive and family-friendly working environment
Future Prospects –
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On completion of this programme, you will have achieved accredited Level 2 TQUK Early Years Practitioner Diploma and be able to enrol and complete Level 3 early Years Educator apprenticeship
