Apprentice Early Years Educator

Getting In Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Early Years Educator. This exciting opportunity involves ensuring the safety and supervision of children, meeting their diverse needs, and fostering a nurturing environment. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, share best practices, and play a vital role in the children's development. With a rich history and numerous accolades, this nursery offers a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for your career.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Patience and knowledge of child development are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision for children at all times.
• Provide a secure, loving, and stimulating environment for each child.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Knowledge of child development

Previous experience

Punctual

Willingness to be trained

Flexible approach to work

Well presented and polite

Trustworthy

Hardworking

Honest

Adaptable

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard

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

Job description

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Apply From: 01/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Employer

OAKFIELD NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Vacancy Description

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• To ensure safety and supervision for the children at all times. (Staff must provide constant supervision of all children allocated to them, that is, a child is never left alone or left to be supervised by another child or parent at any time)
• To identify and meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of children
• To provide a secure, loving, caring, and stimulating environment for each individual child
• To take care of the children physically and encourage awareness of personal hygiene
• To work in a positive manner with colleagues, sharing best practice to ensure better outcomes for children
• To demonstrate (through role modelling) good manners and respect for others, both children and adults
• To share positive information about the children with their parents, in a professional, friendly manner
• To maintain upkeep of individual Developmental Profiles of children you are key carer to
• To attend and be involved in any out of work-time activities such as staff meetings, Parents’ Evenings, training sessions (as required), and if possible, attend social staff events
• To be aware of and implement all our Policies and Procedures
• To take part in mealtimes (serving, feeding etc.) and ensure that mealtimes are positive times of pleasant social sharing
• To share cleaning responsibilities (in accordance with the Cleaning Specification Manual) and ensure safety and hygiene of the environment and toys/resources/equipment
• To ensure that children who are unwell are kept close, warm (cooled if they have a high temperature), calm and content
• To record accidents and incidents as per policies and procedures
• To be flexible to the daily business demands of the nursery, including working hours and room/kitchen/dining room assignments
• To be aware of and provide, equal opportunities throughout the nursery
• To treat any information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential
• To be available for meetings and appraisals with the Director/Managers etc. to participate in training activities for personal and professional development

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Early Years Educator

Employer Description

Oakfield is a stand-alone, second generation, family owned and managed nursery school. Founded in 1968, it is one of the longest established, private nurseries in the country. Over the years the nursery has achieved many awards and accolades, most recently gaining the national award of NDNA's 'Nursery of the Year in UK 2014'. The nursery was also voted 'Best Individual Nursery in Great Britain' in 2008 and was a finalist in NMT's 'Best Nursery Team' in 2012. Oakfield gained an overall 'Outstanding' at our last Ofsted inspection in 2009.

Vacancy Location

GROBY ROAD ALTRINCHAM WA14 1RS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299190

Key Dates

Apply From

01/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-14 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-24 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)
• On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

Learning Provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Knowledge of child development, Previous experience, Punctual, Willingness to be trained, Flexible approach to work, Well presented and polite, Trustworthy, Hardworking, Honest, Adaptable

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