Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to develop and improve their skills in childcare and an understanding of early years' development. You will be working in a family-run business based in the Abbeydale area of Sheffield.

About the Employer

eydale Cottage Nursery is a family run 86 place Nursery and Pre School for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our purpose-built nursery offers high quality childcare, within a nurturing and stimulating environment, whilst embracing the early years foundation stage. The nursery is situated within the grounds of Abbeydale Sports Club, just off Abbeydale Road South in the Dore/Totley area.

What You'll Do

Complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship
To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
To complete and maintain accurate records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories to uphold the principles of equality and inclusion
To advise appropriate person (Manager, EYT, SENCO, DSL) of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, staff meetings etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting's philosophy is fulfilled
To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting
To develop your role within the team, especially with regarding key person role. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
To be aware of the profile of the setting and to uphold its standards always, both in work hours and outside
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained
To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities where appropriate e.g. maintaining supplies, stock checks, organising extra-curricular activities or parent days
Comply with company policy and procedures

Training Outcome

Excellent prospect to continue into a sustained role with further accredited training.

Skills Required

Communication 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
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English & Maths - 4/C equivalent or above

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts will be between 07:30 and 18:30.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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