Job Description

The Apprentice is responsible for helping to create an environment in which children™s individual needs are met and supporting the Nursery Management Team to ensure that high quality childcare is provided to all. This role profile is not exhaustive, and the Apprentice is expected to fulfil any duty as required for the effective running of the setting. You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references as part of the recruitment process. Your tasks will include: Being aware and demonstrating a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility To support children™s learning and development with children from all age ranges of the Early Years To support children™s development skills, working to plan activities, recording observations and their progress To understand and comply with all nursery policies and procedures, and relevant legislative requirements, informing management immediately of any instances of non-compliance or variations in practice Once confident in role, to assume the role of a key person to a group of children and work in partnership with parents/carers, catering for all children™s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents Attending staff meetings and any training that is in-house To regularly update the children's daily diaries To ensure that the ratios are adhered to at all times To assist with the wall displays and decoration To assist with the nappy changing routines & personal hygiene The training you will be getting The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Early Year™s Practitioner apprenticeship, which is an 18-month programme plus 3-months for End Point Assessment activities The programme is delivered through virtual and face to face training and online learning It will include functional skills exams if you don™t have English & maths GCSE at Grade 4/C, equivalent or above You will be required to obtain an approved paediatric first aid qualification prior to taking End Point Assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship There will be opportunities to apply for a full-time, qualified role on completion of the apprenticeship

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Early years educator Level 3 (A level)

Employer

Toad Hall Nursery

705 Wharfedale Road Winnersh Berkshire RG41 5RB

Provider

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED