Apprentice Early Years Educator – Ilkeston

• Type: Apprenticeship
• Sector: Childcare
• Level: 3
• Vacancy length: 15 Months

Company Name: THE ROCKING HORSE NURSERIES LTD

Brief overview of the role:
The Rocking Horse Nursery (Ilkeston) are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an Apprentice Early Years Educator. You must have a level 2 childcare qualification to be considered for this position.

Closing date: 25 Sep 2020

Apprenticeship summary

Working week: Your working week will cover Monday to Friday and you will work 40 hours per week, covering the opening times of the Ilkeston setting

Total hours per week: 40.00

Weekly wage: £166.00

Expected duration: 15 months

Possible start date: 05 Oct 2020

Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number: VAC001650230

Positions: 1 available

Vacancy description

Duties to include:

• Following appropriate policies, procedures and systems ensuring the educational, social,
  physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are met at all times
• To become involved in children’s activities so as to stimulate and extend their learning
• To demonstrate sensitivity toward children and families within the facility
• Providing an environment that is safe, stimulating and challenging, ensuring compliance with
  ‘The Children Act 2004’ and the ‘Childcare Act 2006’
• Assisting in the admission and induction of new children
• Assisting in the maintenance of all necessary records to meet internal, E.Y.D.C.P and Ofsted
  requirements
• To take an active role in the promotion of excellent health and safety practices
• To respond effectively to any health and safety issues that may arise, and report any necessary
  matters
• To participate in training and meetings as requested by the Management Team
• Performing any other duties commensurate with the general nature of the position requested by
  the Management Team

Vacancy description

• Plan and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff
• To keep a proper record of achievement on your key children, for parents/carers, using our electronic system
• Ensure that observations and work on key children and focus children are completed in a timely manner, and the planning sheet is kept up to date
• Work with parents/carers of all children, including special needs children to give full integration in the Setting and additional support where necessary
• To develop a good working relationship with all parents but in particular those of your key children
• To identify, monitor and evidence children’s next steps, and take part in meetings with manager/deputy to update these
• To ensure that all initial paperwork is completed when a new child starts, and take a lead in the settling in process, developing an effective relationship with parents/carers and the child
• To ensure that tracking and any other additional paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• To be aware of, follow and support any dietary or medical requirements
• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events
• To be flexible within working practices of the Setting. Be prepared to help where needed,including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
• Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind Nursery is fulfilled
• Recording accidents, pre-existing and incidents on the appropriate forms, making sure that forms are completed correctly. Ensure the manager has initialed the report before the parent receives it
• Look upon the Setting as a “whole” where your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children
• Ensure child is collected by someone known to Setting
• To respect the confidentiality of information received
• To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker and leading in an area of provision(s)
• To take an active part in safeguarding supervisions and performance management meetings, acting on any targets produced
• To undertake any training asked in a timely manner and seek additional training if deemed necessary

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Clear and concise written skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills

Personal qualities:

• Willingness to be trained and developed
• Ability to use own initiative
• Flexible approach to work
• Well presented, polite and well-spoken
• Punctual
• Trustworthy
• Hardworking
• Honest
• Adaptable

Desired qualifications:

• Childcare level 2- essential
• Paediatric first aid
• Current DBS

Future prospects:
For the successful candidate there is the potential for ongoing employment and progression upon completion of the Apprenticeship.

Training provider:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact:
Sally Baldwin
07764966256
sallybaldwin@eden-ts.com

Training to be provided:

• Early Years Educator Level 3
• Functional Skills maths level 2 – if required
• Functional Skills English level 2 – if required

Apprenticeship standard: Early Years Educator