Apprentice Early Years Educator

Key Responsibilities

- To work with children - To comply with all the company’s policies and procedures, with specific reference to Safeguarding - To attend training as required - To complete all assignments set - To work as be part of a team - To liaise with mentor

Duties and Responsibilities

- Undertake training to obtain recognised qualifications, including completing assignments on time, and attending all College sessions/ tutorials (if applicable) - Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures - Strive to safeguard children by working to the company’s safeguarding Policy - Provide (under supervision) all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding - Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children - Provide adult interaction with children in the nursery - Know and implement the company confidentiality policy

Team Work

- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment; - Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are provided; - Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas; - Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, Christmas party – as required;

General

- Contribute to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the Setting; - To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time to time; - The trainee’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the Setting’s Equal Opportunities policy; - Look upon the Setting as a "whole" where your help can be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children; - To respect the confidentiality of information received; - To ensure the Setting is a high quality environment which meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development; - To be aware of the high profile of the Setting and to uphold it's standards at all times; - To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures; - To be aware of sections 7 & 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 or other company settings. - To promote and support the Setting’s policies relating to safeguarding of children and young people within the workplace.

Essential Criteria

Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience - Enthusiasm for working with young children - An interest in the care, learning and development of young children - A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities

Personal qualities - Good organisational and planning skills - Punctuality - Patience - Reliability & Trustworthiness - Able to work in a team - A commitment to safeguarding children

Qualifications - A positive approach to completing relevant courses and qualifications - Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace - A minimum of Maths & English GCSE C Grade (or to be attained within an agreed time frame)

Desirable Criteria

Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience - Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity

Personal qualities - Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening

Qualifications - A Science GCSE C Grade or above