Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
TIDDLYWINKS PRE-SCHOOL (BESSACARR) LTD
Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role
As an apprentice Pre-School Practitioner working with a small team, you will be expected to work with the children supporting their needs. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
To work as part of the pre-school team under the direction of manager and senior staff at the pre-school. To work in accordance with the pre-school policies and procedures to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children aged 0-5 years.
Main Duties:
- To assist with the planning of the curriculum
- To set up the playrooms for the daily programme and to tidy away/clean during and at the end of the session
- To assist the key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers to plan for their child’s learning and development ensuring that each child’s needs are recognised and met
- To observe, monitor and keep accurate, up-to-date records of children within their key person group
- To remain vigilant and advise the pre-school managers of any concerns e.g. Safeguarding & Child protection issues, Health & Safety, whilst preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To prepare snacks for children whilst maintaining good hygiene practices
- To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS)
- To attend regular team meetings and adhere to any actions required to provide a quality service for both child & parent/carer
- To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required
- To maintain confidentiality at all times regarding any information learned that relates to the children, their families or any member of staff at Tiddlywinks Pre-school
- To attend and complete work to achieve a level 3 in early years & childcare qualification
You must be able to travel to and from work and college.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
About the Training
- Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
- Day release
- You will undertake the level 3 Early Years Educator standard
- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0135-v1-3
- You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
- 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 an early year's educator
About the Employer
Tiddlywinks Pre-School is a registered charity & a limited company by guarantee run by volunteer directors & trustees with paid employee. New for January 2019 Tiddlywinks is pleased to announce that we will be taking babies & toddlers 0-2. We also continue to provide quality childcare 2-5 in a safe and nurturing environment with a highly experience & knowable team of practitioners.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Course/Training
Early years educator (level 3)
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