Early Years Apprentice

Responsibilities

• To regularly review, develop and monitor the curriculum and activities available to children to ensure that high standards of childcare are maintained
• Provide for the safety and well-being of children, taking account of their social, recreational and individual needs and to keep appropriate records of evidence, observations and assessment on the IT system
• Attend training courses for personal professional development purposes and to disseminate information from these to other staff
• Ensure that all Policies and Procedures set down by the nursery are adhered to
• Work together as part of a team to ensure appropriate delivery of nurturing / recreational activities for children attending
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are carried out in the room and report accidents or incidents through the relevant system
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children using the nursery management software
• Be willing and able to travel between sites depending on urgent business needs
• Promote positive relationships and interactions between all adults and children involved in the setting
• To have excellent knowledge of children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person including their background, home life and next steps
• To plan specific activities for children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person to address their next steps, keeping in mind the intent, implementation and impact of these activities
• Ensure parents / carers are well-informed of their children\’s progress and are always welcome in the setting
• Attend and participate in parent / staff meetings and other meetings as may be relevant
• Monitor children for the identification of possible special needs and discuss any concerns with the Nursery Manager/ SENCO
• Comply with all OFSTED requirements
• Act appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of children is paramount at all times
• Provide a warm and caring environment for the children whilst always having regard for their individual needs
• Encourage the active participation of all children
• Carry out any other occasional reasonable duties as requested by managers

Additional responsibilities

• How you will be supported Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
• Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
• Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
• Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
• Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
• Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
• Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
• Advocate for all children\’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children\’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
• Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
• Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
• Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child\’s voice.
• Apply strategies that support children\’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child\’s needs and interests.
• Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting\’s curriculum and pedagogy.
• Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting\’s curriculum and pedagogy.
• Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
• GCSE in:
• English (grade A-C/9-4)
• Maths (grade A-C/9-4)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience
• Reliable
• Friendly
• Approachable
• Confident
• Flexible
• Driven