Apprenticeship Early Years Practitioner ST AIDAN'S DAY NURSERY LIMITED
The Apprentice Early Years Practitioner will be responsible to the Nursery Management Team. You will provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment in which children are nurtured and can play and develop. You will also ensure the effective implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,984.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jun 2024
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Date posted
26 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000247460
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
General Responsibilities
- To maintain and take guidance from appropriate policies, procedures and systems ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met.
- To develop a good knowledge of the Education Programme based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and take support from the Early Years Team Supervisor in using children's interests and developmental needs to deliver effective activities which stimulate and extend children’s learning.
- To become involved in the role of Key Person, with support from the Early Years Team Supervisor to complete effective assessments and recording systems.
- To demonstrate care and sensitivity toward children and families within the facility.
- To provide an environment that is safe, stimulating, and challenging.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and everyone who comes into contact with children and their families.
- To maintain all necessary records to meet internal, DMBC and OFSTED requirements.
- To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices. To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise and report any necessary matters.
- To assist in the admission and induction of new children, including conducting baseline assessments with parents, completing comprehensive settling in profiles, and liaising with other professionals as necessary.
- To participate in training and staff meetings as directed by the Manager.
- To perform any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by the Manager.
Specific Responsibilities
- To take an active involvement in the daily routine and support the children in their play, considering the age and stage of development of the children within your care, in line with the guidance within the EYFS, as specified by the Team Supervisor/Key Person.
- To always ensure the safety of all children and implement the setting’s safeguarding procedures when required.
- To support the service of mealtime provision for the children, taking consideration of individual dietary requirements and to maintain a pleasant and social environment during service.
- To ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are always maintained. This includes daily cleaning rotas, record keeping activities and any other reasonable duty outlined by your senior or management.
- To ensure that the well-being of each child is maintained, with any concerns reported to the nursery management in relation to illness or injury which requires action.
- To begin to develop professional partnerships with parents and carers to ensure that a joint partnership of working is adopted in order to share relevant information regarding each child.
- To ensure that all children’s needs are met to the highest of standards, taking into consideration their individual requirements such as medical needs, SEN and behaviour
- To always work professionally in order to maintain the reputation of the setting both internally and externally both during and outside of your working hours.
- To be flexible in your operational deployment throughout the entire nursery age ranges, as specified by the nursery management in line with nursery requirements
- To maintain confidentiality in relation to all matters surrounding the children and families in your care.
- To develop a sound knowledge of the Nursery and Trust policies and procedures and operate respectfully according to the guidelines.
The training you will be getting
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release
You will undertake the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 standard.
Early years practitioner / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a childcare professional of the future!
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
We would look at supporting the right candidate through their childcare apprenticeships from level 2 all the way up to level 5.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Other Childcare (Grade Level 1 or Level 2) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ST AIDAN'S DAY NURSERY LIMITED
https://www.staidansdaynursery.co.uk/
Address
10 ADLARD ROAD
WHEATLEY HILLS
DONCASTER
DN2 5NH
Training
Training provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
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
Edward Corsi
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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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