Job description
Main purpose of the job:
Woodbury Preschool are looking for a passionate early years apprentice to work within their friendly preschool located in Woodbury.
What will I be doing?
Job Purpose:
To be trained to undertake same responsibilities as Early Years Practitioner;
To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating
a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop
emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group
activities.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Apprentices will carry out the following duties under close supervision and as part of an
established training scheme.
Work (under supervision) with children in the Setting, to provide all aspects of care
and supporting learning opportunities, which may include washing, changing and
feeding
Undertake training to obtain recognised qualifications, including completing
assignments on time, and attending all College sessions/ tutorials (if applicable);
Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures;
Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of
Conduct;
Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children;
Provide adult interaction with children in the Setting;
Know and implement the Setting’s confidentiality policy.
The above outlines the duties required for the time being to indicate the level of
responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time
to time which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility
entailed.
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
Additional information
Maths and English at grade 4 or above or equivalent is desirable.
Good literacy skills.
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Organisational ability
- Numeracy and literacy
- Able to work under own initiative
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills (i.e. on the telephone, face to face and in writing
- Able to work flexibly and as part of a team
Progression onto the L3 if appropriate.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - one day a week at college during term time.