Early Years Educator Apprentice Level

Type: Apprentice
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What you will do in your working day

Tiny Tree Day Nursery in Leeds are looking for a patient, positive apprentice to complete a Level 3 Early years Apprenticeship.

Whilst working in the nursery you will be required to:

• Implement and promote all Nursery policies and procedures
• Undertake a proactive key person role and build positive relationships with parents/carers and other professionals to support the individual needs of every child
• Provide a secure, caring, friendly and stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
• Contribute to the planning and develop enriching activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes
• Ensure children’s records are maintained and kept up to date including records of children’s development and learning journeys
• Act as a positive practice role model to ensure that the Nursery’s values are maintained
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times
• Ensure that all rooms and outside areas are clean and tidy after use
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, and observe and follow the health and safety policy and procedures at all times
• Liaise with parents and carers, keeping them informed of activities undertaken, their child’s progress with these activities, as well as the child’s general development and wellbeing
• Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, parents and carers and other members of staff
• Support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities
• Demonstrate initiative and get involved at all times to make a difference to the quality of care that the Nursery provides
• Feedback any issues or opportunities identified around the site that could impact on the quality of care provided
• Support team in the upkeep of base rooms, displays, resources, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Be aware of the high reputation of the setting and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside
• Work as part of a team to ensure good communication
• Attend and participate in out of work activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parent events/consultation
• 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.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay on completion
• Supportive and caring management team
• Tailored induction and support program
• A structured personal training programme and development plan
• Opportunity for a full-time role
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Free smart and comfortable uniform
• Free car parking
• Happy and fun environment
• Online benefit scheme

The training you will be getting

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Tiny Tree Nursery 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 Tiny Tree Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Progression to senior, team leader.