Introduction

Millmead Children's Centre Partnership Limited (MCCPL) is looking for a committed, reliable, enthusiastic practitioner. You will have drive, passion and be committed to a high standard of good practice.

About the Employer

Meadow Nursery is a 62 place setting set within Millmead Children's Centre.

What You'll Do

This important role will be as an Early Years Practitioner based in Meadow Nursery and will include to work as part of an experienced team to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children under 5 years.

Practitioners will support all children’s learning, education, development and understanding through play-based experiences and will respond to the child as an individual and work in partnership with parents/carers.

Duties will include:

You will have a sound knowledge of child development and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Statutory Framework
To create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children under 5 years
To support the children’s learning, education, development and understanding through play-based experiences.
To respond to the child as an individual and work in partnership with parents/carers
To meet Ofsted standards
Comply with Kent County Council/ MCCPL Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Practice
Undertake day to day duties across Childcare Services to ensure high standards of education and care are maintained
Ensure consistent inclusive, high-quality education and care is provided at all times, adapting the environment to suit the individual needs of all children, particularly those who have additional/special educational needs
Ensure preparation of rooms with appropriate play-based activities, including accessible equipment and food and drink
To actively identify individual child needs and plan the implementation to meet these on a daily basis lead by the key worker/staff
Establish positive relationships with parent/carers to ensure they are involved in their children’s education and development
To provide warm, safe and stimulating environment with a caring educational setting based on health and safety requirements being met at all times for children and staff
Ensure compliance with all MCCPL policies and procedures including Child Protection
Participate in supervision and appraisal processes, ongoing internal/external training and development to improve practice
Contribute to the overall development of the setting, liaising with parents/carers on their child’s development as appropriate
Observe and record individual children’s development and learning
Support developments, displays and varied activities in designated rooms to provide education and learning
Ensure that children are appropriately supervised, and the Key Person buddy system is embedded into practice
Any other duties identified by the Nursery Deputy or the Centre Manager

Training Outcome

There would be an opportunity for permanent employment should both the employer and apprentice agree that the setting is suitable

Skills Required

Team working
Patience
A can-do attitude
A willingness to learn
Highest confidentiality
Excellent listening skills
Not be afraid to ask questions
Excellent observation skills
Flexibility
A fast-paced setting

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English and maths - A* to C or 9 to 4
Desired - Any level 2 qualification - Childcare or early years - Pass

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Full Year (46 weeks)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

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