Early Years Educator Apprentice - South Wimbledon

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice at Crown Kindergartens, you will be working towards the Early Year Educator Level 3 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Your daily roles and responsibilities will include;

● Ensuring that the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children are met following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
● To follow instructions and assist the Key Person responsible for the smooth running of the group
● To follow our SEN policy and to include SEN and EAL when planning activities alongside the key person
● Communication of messages in a professional and confidential manner
● To follow cleaning/garden rotas as directed by Key Person/Manager

● To record child development records alongside Key Person
● Risk assessment - to inform the relevant key person on the condition of any equipment in need of repair and any areas of concern
● To maintain high professional standards of hygiene, ensuring that children are given appropriate guidance for washing, toileting, feeding and dressing
● To promote children’s self-esteem through self-help skills
● To familiarise yourself with all nursery policies/procedures and abide by them

● To work alongside other staff members offering support when necessary
● To attend regular staff meetings (outside nursery hours if necessary)
● To attend regular training days
● To undertake any work which is necessary for the care of the children, and/or the smooth running of the nursery, maintaining high standards, and which can reasonably be expected to be within your capability
● soothe children to sleep.

● To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
● To care for children in your designated area, following instructions and policies to ensure consistent, high-quality care
● To be reliable and punctual, maintaining staffing ratios always
● To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parent’s evenings
● This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Desired Skills

• Love of children • Previous experience in childcare setting not necessary but preferred • Awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage • Flexibility and commitment • Excellent communication skills • Confidentiality • Ability to follow instructions • Ability to work as a member of a team • Ability to compile written reports under supervision • The desire to gain a childcare qualification

Personal qualities

Caring, patient and fun personality.
Happy, bubbly, energetic and enthusiastic character.

Qualifications required

No qualifications required!

Future prospects

Ongoing training and development.

Training to be delivered

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
Functional Skills in Maths and English

Employer

Crown Kindergartens Ltd

Address

Coronation House

Greater London

Wimbledon

SW19 8JR

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