Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 - Minee Monkeys in West Bromwich

Minee Monkeys are dedicated to providing a quality service of care for children, ensuring they supply a safe, fun and caring environment with a balance of fun and learning activities. Each child is treated and respected as an individual, with the aim of meeting their personal needs being their main priority.

To be successful you will be someone who is motivated and committed to providing high standards of care and education. You will be a key person to a small group of children that regards you as their special grown up. The ability to complete assessments and reports on the children's development and communicating with parents and carers on their child's progress is essential.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• A great sense of humour
• Able to walk the streets on your way home covered in an all manner of stains
• Love the outdoors and will happily brace all weather conditions
• Make it fun for the children e.g. splash in puddles, roll down hills, build a snowman
• Most of all, to be able to have FUN

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and at least two written references.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Supervise children and safeguard them from harm.
• Work with the Early Years Teachers and room leaders on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always.
• Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Assist with the delivery of the Early Years curriculum and be guided by development matters handbook for child development.
• Observe and support children's development, update children's learning journals with accuracy and relevance, and seek guidance from colleagues or Room Leader if in doubt.
• Work towards a good understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery.
• Work well as part of a team, including the management team.
• Join and embrace the apprenticeship programme and take part in all relevant training provided by your employer/training provider.
• Complete all tasks in a timely manner.
• Work on your own initiative.
• Complete any housekeeping duties throughout the day e.g. tea making, washing up, laundry, sweeping, wiping and mopping etc.
• Keep high standard of hygiene practices around the nursery.
• Be an active and self-reflective practitioner and take responsibility along with the management team on your own personal development.

Key Behaviours:

• Can do attitude
• Willing to learn
• Punctual and ready to work
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness is a must as you are on your feet most of the day, being a dinosaur or other amazing creatures.

You will be required to complete a 1 day trial (unpaid) after a successful interview.

Entry requirements:

• You must hold a Level 2 Early Years Educator (or equivalent) qualification.
• Maths & English GCSE's at grade 4 or above desired but not essential.

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Training to be provided:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
• Maths and English Functional Skills if required.

You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare. Training will be a mix of face-to-face and online learning. You will gain an early years practitioner qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.

Things to consider:

• This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.

Future prospects:

• Upon successful completion of your level 3 apprenticeship there will be the opportunity for a full-time position and further training.