Job Description

To maintain the garden and woodland space as an area of EYFS Learning and exploration To demonstrate a sound understanding of the Early Years™ Foundation Stage To assist in providing a stimulating environment that encourages the learning and development of young children through play in the outdoor, garden and woodland environmen To maintain and use resources appropriately in providing play and early education opportunities that meet the needs of individual children whilst ensuring quality standards are maintained To be a positive role model when engaging with children and parents/carers, in order to promote the development of social, emotional and communication skills in young children To work as part of a team planning and evaluating nursery sessions To make observations of children and use them to inform the future planning of activities that promote children™s learning and development in the outdoor environment To ensure the safety and care of the children and the play environment, completing Risk Assessments and Health and Safety Records and reporting any issues in line with the Centre™s procedures To assist in completing all records in line with Ofsted requirements, EYFS, Every Child a Talker and the nursery™s procedures To work in partnership with parents/carers around the needs of their children and families, signposting and referring them to other agencies where appropriate To ensure your practice within the Centre is inclusive and takes into account the needs of individual children To inform the designated Child Protection Lead Officer of any concerns regarding the Safeguarding of children, to share information appropriately and confidentially, following the Centre™s safeguarding procedures To maintain the confidentiality, in and out of the workplace, of any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learnt as part of the job To encourage parental involvement and feedback when planning and evaluating activities for their children To undertake continuous professional development as agreed with your line manager To undertake any other duties that fall reasonably within the role of the post which may be allocated after consultation with the post-holder e.g. take part in special events, meetings, outings and home visits To demonstrate good understanding of the common core skills and knowledge for those working with children, young people and their families and the role of the Common Assessment Framework in supporting children and families who have additional needs The training you will be getting You will study for your Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist apprenticeship. You will learn from your colleagues how to carry out your duties and will also be given 6 hours per week to focus solely on your apprenticeship work. All training will be carried out at Hardmoor Early Years Centre. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship There is the possibility of a full-time position after achieving the apprenticeship. It would also be possible to go on to study for the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C or 4) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C or 4) EssentialNVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent L 3 Outdoor Activities Instructor Apprenticeship (Grade Pass) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Outdoor learning specialist Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Employer

Hardmoor Early Years Centre

Leaside Way Bassett Green Southampton SO16 3EP

Provider

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.