Childcare Apprenticeship - Christchurch

Job Description

As an Early Years apprentice, you will be working towards being able to deliver on the following;

• Ensuring a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children
• Following the requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirement
• Working as part of a team, encourage positive attitudes between staff and children at all times
• Acting as key person for a small group of children keeping records, setting individual targets, regularly updating and assessing progress and recording observations in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, whilst liaising closely with parents/ carers to ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
• Implementing the daily routine at Dell Cottage and assist with the curriculum planning for each topic.
• Helping to set up the nursery if in on an early start, ensuring activities are set up and daily information slips are filled out.
• Ensuring that daily activities are planned, take place and evaluated, ensuring each activity encourages development whilst linking in with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To be familiar with and implement the policies and procedures and keep confidential any information regarding any children and their families or other staff members.
• Use daily diary to record any unusual or out of the ordinary comments on a daily basis.
• To advise the Manager/Deputy Manager/Supervisor of any concerns in the nursery as soon as possible

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Prospects

There may be an opportunity to become employed full-time upon the successful completion of the Apprenticeship. #J-18808-Ljbffr