Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5, you will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months and requires dedication, commitment, and punctuality.

Requirements

• GCSE in Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)
• Functional Skills in Maths & English (grade Level 2)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working ability
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• A laptop/PC for online learning

Responsibilities

• Creating a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children.
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements.
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Supporting children with self-care needs (feeding, personal hygiene).
• Communicating with team members and parents.
• Liaising with external customers and parents.
• Providing a high level of service for the childcare setting.
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children.
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
• Supporting children's learning and development.
• Supporting children's self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations.
• Undertaking the role and responsibilities of a key person.
• Applying legislation, policy, and procedure to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
• Applying the principles of risk assessment and risk management.
• Teaching children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain safety.
• Using a range of communication methods with other professionals.
• Developing and maintaining effective professional relationships.
• Providing sensitive and respectful personal care.
• Advocating for all children's needs, including SEND or EAL support.
• Promoting and facilitating children's interpersonal communication.
• Supporting children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
• Supporting children to understand and respond to emotions and make considered choices.
• Assessing the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences.
• Creating inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments.
• Creating inclusive and supportive emotional environments.
• Applying strategies to support children's ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analysing observation evidence to assess and plan individual learning.
• Facilitating and supporting child-centred opportunities and experiences.
• Providing adult-led opportunities and experiences.
• Using reflection for professional and personal development.