Apprentice Early Years Educator – THE ROCKING HORSE DAY NURSERY – ILKESTON, DERBY DE7 8DY

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

Company Name: The Rocking Horse Day Nursery

Company Address:
81 Heanor Road
Ilkeston
Derby
DE7 8DY

Brief overview of the role: The Rocking Horse Day Nursery 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: 19 Feb 2021

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

Weekly wage: £166.00

Expected duration: 15 months

Possible start date: 22 Feb 2021

Apprenticeship level: 3

Reference number: VAC001650230

Positions: 1 available

Vacancy description

Duties will include:

• Planning and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff
• Keeping a proper record of achievement on your key children, for parents/carers, using our electronic system
• Ensuring 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
• Working with parents/carers of all children, including special needs children to give full integration in the Setting and additional support where necessary
• Developing a good working relationship with all parents but in particular those of your key children
• Identifying, monitor and evidence children’s next steps, and take part in meetings with manager/deputy to update these
• Ensuring 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
• Ensuring that tracking and any other additional paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Being aware of, following and supporting any dietary or medical requirements
• Liaising with and support parents/carers and other family members
• Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events
• Being 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.
• Working 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
• Looking upon the Setting as a “whole” where your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children
• Ensuring children are collected by someone known to Setting
• Respecting the confidentiality of information received
• Developing your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker and leading in an area of provision(s)
• Taking an active part in safeguarding supervisions and performance management meetings, acting on any targets produced
• Undertaking 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 check

Future prospects:

• Level 4 Advanced Childcare Practice & Management
• 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

• Development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
• Gain valuable workplace experience
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship standard: Early Years Educator – L3