Apprentice Early years Educator - Big N All Preschool and Day Nursery - SE15 2UN

Introduction

Apprentice Early Years Educator required at Big N All Preschool and Day Nursery. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children, where you will gain the Level 3 qualification.

About the Employer

Here at Big N All, we aim to offer an exceptionally holistic early years provision which will be tailored to the needs of each individual child who walks through our doors.

Big N All have come together to provide a safe and secure environment for young children to learn and play. We aim to use the guidance of the EYFS as the foundation for our teaching and build on this by incorporating our diverse and unique way of teaching through the arts.

We offer a range of programs tailored to different age groups. We integrate activities that promote cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth, and provide a safe and comforting environment where children can explore and develop new skills.

What You'll Do

• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
• To be a key person for an allocated number of children and their families
• To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
• To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
• To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
• To attend regular team meetings
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager

Training Outcome

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - or equivalent English - 4+
• Desired - GCSE - or equivalent Maths - 4+

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Up to 40 hours (8 am-6 pm hours every 4 days and 1 half day OR shifts 9 am-6 pm / 8 am-5 pm).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED