Summary
An Early Years Apprenticeship combines practical experience with training to learn how to care for and support children’s learning and development. Apprentices work in settings such as nurseries, helping plan activities, keep children safe and support their individual needs while working towards a recognised qualification.
What you will do at work
To work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- To establish an initial relationship with the parent/carers through induction visits.
- Observe, support and extend children’s learning.
- Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation
- Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
- Complete children’s developmental records using, ‘Tapestry’ and routinely monitor to ensure children are making adequate progress.
- Maintain accurate and effective children’s records and carry out Parents Evening twice a year.
- Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
- Demonstrate good practice with regard to inclusion and equality and diversity.
- Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education.
- Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that
- Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
- Work with area INCOs, EYFS advisors and Health Professionals where necessary.
- Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations for Scotland and Wales: relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
- Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area INCOs and other agencies that may visit the setting.
- Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
- Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
- Complete parents evening reports, 2 year check assessments and setting liaising forms where necessary.
Training
Training will be at the setting
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE english (C/4 or above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (C/4 or above) – desired
- early years level 2 early years (pass) – desired
About this employer
Woodlands was established over 18 years ago and our ethos has remained the same now as it was back then. We have always strived to provide the best childcare setting possible not only for the children we care for but to raise the standard of childcare in general. We started out with that aim and over the years have gone above and beyond what we expected and hoped for.
We invest in our staff to ensure they are highly qualified and experienced and truly enjoy what they do. We teach our children to care about each other, celebrate diversity and become part of their local community to ensure they grow into happy and responsible young people.
Woodlands has grown rapidly since we opened and although we care for a lot more children than we did 18 years ago we still provide the highest level of care and attention to each and every child, ensuring they have more than enough space to be happy, confident, healthy and reach their full potential.
After this apprenticeship
Career progression will be encouraged
Things to consider
Pass a enhanced DBS