Childcare Apprentice - New Mills

Purpose of Post
To ensure a high standard of educare for all the children within nursery
To eventually be key worker to a group of children
To support each child in reaching their full potential
To be a responsible team member

Responsible To
Nursery Manager

Responsibilities
● To help provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment
● To maintain confidentiality at all times
● To put Nursery policies into practice, being aware that the health and safety
of the child is always a priority
● To assess and treat each and every child as a unique individual
● To ensure each child is given equality of opportunity
● To eventually have the ability to monitor each child’s development and skills and plan in a developmentally appropriate way differentiating for each child’s individual needs and helping each child to reach their full potential
● To eventually implement, maintain and administer children’s records
● To liaise and work in partnership with parents and carers
● To be aware of Child Protection Procedures and act accordingly
● To work co-operatively with other team members fostering a whole team
approach
● To be fully aware of fire / emergency procedures and carry them out
when necessary
● To be responsible for your own Personal and Professional Development
● To participate in other activities outside normal working hours,
e.g. staff meetings, open evenings, parent evenings, etc.
● To carry out other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

You will complete the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration of 12 to 15 months.

Desired Skills

A love of children is the most important Patience and understanding Ability to use their initiative A caring nature

Personal qualities

Ability to be flexible.
Ability to work in a team.
A willingness to learn new skills.
Good timekeeping.
Approachable and friendly.
Creative.

Qualifications required

None but it would be useful to have English and Maths

Future prospects

We only promote from within so there is plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and to be promoted and go up the ladder with us

Training to be delivered

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Employer

First Steps Nursery - New Mills

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Address

1 Hibbert Street

Derbyshire

New Mills

SK22 3JJ

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