Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Victoria House Day Nursery

Skern Training and skills; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Worcester is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create a nurturing and secure environment for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate will organize educational activities, effectively liaise with parents, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities for professional development and may lead to a full-time position post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in nursery settings is a must.
• Good English language skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and secure environment for children aged 0-5.
• Organize educational activities tailored to children’s needs.
• Liaise effectively with parents and staff for child development.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

A Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Experience working within a nursery setting

Level 4 in English Language

Job description

At Victoria House Day Nursery, they place the children at the heart of their culture. From safeguarding to play, from education to nutrition – they build their ethos around child needs, offering a unique learning experience for children aged 3 mths to pre‑school. An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further their career in Early Years.

Purpose of Job

To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise appropriate range of leisure and educational activities for children between the ages of 0 – 5.

Key Areas

• Activity planning
• Liaison with parents
• Supervise care of children
• Direct play work

Main duties and responsibilities

Activity Planning

• To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups
• Preparing activities, organising programmes/ themes and arranging equipment
• To ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in

Liaison

• To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day‑to‑day caring needs
• To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships
• To share good practice with other staff as needed

Supervision and care of children

• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children
• When involved in cooking, ensure that food preparation and handling is carried out within the guidelines set out by our policies and procedure and that the food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe Nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

Direct Playwork

• To plan wide range of creative and enjoyable activities
• Ensure that play meets the full range of children’s individual and group needs
• To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish

Other

• To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to a Nursery Practitioner
• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To be aware of the settings responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice
• To understand and adhere to policies, procedures and standards at all times
• To ensure the nursery offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment
• To record accidents in the accident book
• Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the nursery’s Child Collection Policy
• To ensure the nursery offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development
• To always ensure confidentially within the nursery
• To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Manager and Deputy

Entry requirements

• A Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification
• Experience working within a nursery setting
• Level 4 in English Language.

Skills required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Training to be provided
• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Maths and English Function Skills if required.

Things to consider

This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion of your level 3 apprenticeship there will be the opportunity for a full‑time position and further training.