Early Years Educator Apprentice

Type: Apprentice
Region: London

As a Level 3 apprentice working in the baby room your duties and responsibilities will include:

To meet children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs by providing

stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning opportunities in the classroom, as

directed by the Headteacher.

To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or

harmful situations, as directed by the Headteacher.

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To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and

well-being and to ensure that all toys and equipment are clean and safe at all times.

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Carry out observations (as required) in order to establish that the children’s general

health and well-being is being enhanced.

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To support and develop the provision of a variety of outdoor activities to cover all

areas of the children’s development as well as supervising outdoor play in all

weathers.

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To act as a key person to a small group of children.

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To assist in the preparation of snacks and meals, set up and clear away meal times

and supervision of children during meal times.

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To liaise with parents/carers about their children’s needs & to inform parents/carers

how their child’s session progressed, always starting the discussion with a positive

comment.

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To be aware of any special needs a child may have and informing other staff as

appropriate.

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To offer support and guidance to volunteers, students on placements and work

experience in the room.

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To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including any behavioural or

developmental reports.

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To share progress of key person children and contribute to the planning of activities

and delivery of curriculum.

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To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal.

? To attend and contribute at regular staff/team meetings.

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To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Safeguarding Leader.

? To liaise with other senior staff, where appropriate.

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To cover other rooms at short notice and be prepared to move rooms on a permanent

basis when required.

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To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the

Headteacher.

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To keep up to date with current good practice.

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. La Chouette will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

? Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

? Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

? Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

? Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through La Chouttes dedicated training provider, Realise.

Qualifications required

Experience desirable

L2 desirable

Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.

Skills required

Be able to speak French desirable

Excellent communication skills

Prospects

Career progression withinthe setting

Qualification / Standard : ST0135 Early years educator

Duration 15 months