Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Apprentice

Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children.

What you'll do at work

• To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting
• To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc.
• Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children
• To work towards gaining a standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification held
• Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures
• To ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending
• With the support and guidance of qualified staff, create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning
• With the support and guidance of qualified room staff, ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statutory requirement, following the transition procedures set out by room leaders
• To liaise and engage with parents who access the Nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings
• Key Person role, to develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions