Early Years Apprentice

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Purpose of Job:

Responsible as an Early Years Apprentice for 0 – 5 year olds
Report directly to the Childcare Lead

Main Duties: Operational, in line with training:

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development
• Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
• Organise and make imaginative use of learning resources
• Liaise and support parent/carers of children
• Implement and review the curriculum within the EYFS
• Record written observations on children’s Learning

Personnel, in line with training:

• Effectively supporting the Childcare Lead and staff team
   

Health and Safety

• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times
   

General

• Comply with all OFSTED requirements
• Implement policies and procedures of the Pre-school
• Develop the Pre-school free from prejudice and without discrimination in line with equal opportunities and current legislation
• Create a stimulating and happy learning environment
• Develop and maintain the Pre-school high standard of care in line with Best Practice

Requirements:

•  Level 2 Childcare qualification
• Motivate and inspire children
• Plan and schedule own work and prioritise
• Be creative and imaginative whilst creating a stimulating environment
• Work as a team member
• Strong organisational skills
• Reliability and honesty
• A good standard of personal presentation
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Tact, discretion and respect confidentiality

Desirable Requirements:

• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• Current Paediatric First Aid
• Knowledge and experience of EYFS

Where you’ll work

60 FALCONDALE ROAD
BRISTOL
BS9 3JY