Early Years Apprentice

You will be an organised individual with the enthusiasm and passion needed to work with young children and their families. You will have a level 2 qualification in early years plus experience within a busy early years setting; be willing to complete the level 3 apprenticeship and have sound knowledge of the EYFS requirements and Development Matters.

To work as part of a team, offering opportunities to meet the all round developmental needs of young children in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

To work with users of the service, encouraging them to become actively involved in the nursery.

Accountable to the Senior Early Years Practitioner.

• To assist the team to plan, develop and facilitate quality educational experiences for the children in our nursery. Organise appropriate curriculum activities for individual and group learning needs
• Ensure you foster the curriculum using the ‘Hygge’ principle approach supported by Development Matters 2021
• To be involved in the general care and well-being of the under fives registered at the nursery and to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• To work with the rest of your team to encourage the development of day to day routines and childcare practices that will promote the overall aims and objectives of the nursery as agreed by the staff group and Management team
• To assist in assessing children’s development and progress and to share this information with parents, staff and other agencies as appropriate. To assist Early Years Practitioner to record and document other evidence if needed for further assessment where there are concerns of the child’s development
• To work with the SENCO to ensure all children’s needs are being met
• To provide a high standard of personal care to children
• To meet with other professionals as and when necessary
• To assist and enable parents to become involved with the nursery
• To ensure that safety standards and hygiene are maintained throughout the nursery
• To maintain displays and picture areas
• To attend and participate in meetings and all development training as required
• To put learnt knowledge into your practice and provision
• To carry out all responsibilities and activities with an equal opportunities framework
• To undertake any other appropriate duties within the agreed policies and procedures in accordance with the management team
• To assist your team leader in any of her roles and responsibilities and to follow out any specific duties as required in your team leader's absence
• To ensure housekeeping of your room or the room you are working in is of a high standard
• To ensure any work, assignments etc. as part of your training are up-to-date and completed on time (if part of your apprenticeship training)
• To attend any further training or placements if required as part of your job role (this could include day realise, workshops etc.)
• It is your responsibility to ensure you have read all policies and procedures that adhere to the setting and are up to date with any changes to the curriculum we follow and the EYFS

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice Standard.

Workplace training supported by Sheffield College.

The successful applicant will be given time out/non-contact time each week within the nursery environment to complete course work etc.