Level 3 Early Years Apprentice Banana Moon Nursery Billericay

We're excited to offer a great opportunity for a Level 2 qualified early years professional to join our team. This role is perfect for someone eager to further develop their skills and advance to the position of early years educator.

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Closing date: 17 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    Pay will depend on age of the apprentice and experience.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch break, times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2024

  • Date posted

    26 Mar 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000240491

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Early Years Professionals ensure high-quality education and care is delivered; creating a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating
environment.

To ensure operational policies and procedures implemented by Banana Moon Franchise are adhered to, ensuring relevant legislation is met.

Maintain and promote the brand of Banana Moon Franchise.

To support and demonstrate inspiring and ambitious practice.

Respond professionally to complaints (verbal/written), recording and reporting to management and assist positively with any actions required.

Assist with Head Office Visits and Inspections.

Adhere to room ratios in line with policy and rotas.

Ensure daily room registers and records of children in attendance are accurate.

Adhere to Health and Safety policies, completing risk assessments, hazard logs and documentation as set out in the operational plan.

To participate in the emergency and security procedures such as emergency evacuation, door security and e-safety.

Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children and adults is paramount, recording and reporting any concerns to the DSL.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in practice, ensuring relevant documentation is completed as required.

To administer first aid and medication as appropriate and keeping the manager informed of any actions.

Active involvement in staff meetings, which support continually evolving high standards of practice.

Participate in the induction process for students’ continuing a programme of mentoring and guidance.

Participate in safer recruitment process, providing trial feedback on candidates.

To understand key children’s culture, level of development and identify next steps with line mangers support.

To work with colleagues in observation, assessment, and planning, to ensure the provision of a stimulating environment with a balance of challenging and inspiring child/adult lead activities reflecting children’s individual needs and interests.

To ensure the detailed record keeping for key children’s development maintaining these records on a regular basis with quality meaningful observations and assessments and to involve families in the process of planning and sharing of children’s progress.

Oversee the settling in of new children in a sensitive manner, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed, liaising closely with families and staff to ensure home life and children’s interests are utilised for reassurance.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Personal learning and thinking skills
  • Functional skills in English and math (if needed)
  • Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Possible permanent position for the right person with opportunities for further training and development.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

Banana Moon Billericay, offers a premium level of childcare and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery, is situated at The Stables, London Road between Billericay and Brentwood. The nursery has a professional team who are highly skilled and caring nursery practitioners with recognised qualifications.

Employer

Banana Moon Nursery Billericay

Address

THE STABLES

LONDON ROAD

BILLERICAY

CM12 9HS

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Training

Training provider

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Toni Parrish

toni.parrish@essex.gov.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


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