Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Impact Futures Training Ltd

Impact Futures Training Ltd

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you looking for an opportunity to build a truly rewarding career in childcare?

We're looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to assist with the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities to meet children's needs including providing stimulating activities and keeping the nursery clean.

You will be supportedby an experienced mentor to deliver high quality service to children from birth to five and their families whilst undertaking an apprenticeship.

About the Employer:

Fazakerley Children's Centre is private day nursery and is run to provide free weekly fun activities for parents, carers and their children and support and advice for families and expectant parents in the Fazakerley and Croxteth areas.

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Key responsibilities_

To support the nursery management in the delivery of a high quality service to children from birth to five and their families.
To have an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements and practice guidance.
To plan, prepare, implement and evaluate nursery activities with the support of qualified staff using the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To comply with OFSTED Daycare Standards and support the nursery team to be fully inclusive of children with disabilities and SEN.
To assist in the preparation of nursery activities with the support of qualified staff using the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile as guidance.
Update children's profiles in line with EYFS guidelines under the supervision of qualified staff and using I pads to record observations and progress electronically.
To undertake a Key Person Role with a group of children, monitored by the nursery manager
To comply with all record keeping systems and nursery policies and procedures.
To participate in PDR / Supervision and staff development as required by the Management Team.
Encourage parents to become actively involved in all aspects of nursery life and ensure that they are signposted to services to improve life chances.
To be aware the Equal Opportunities Policy of the Children's Centre and adhere to the policy at all times.
To operate within the procedures for keeping children safe.
To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and training sessions to be held evenings and weekends.
To operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of the nursery, children, parents and other staff members.

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Skills/Abilities to be developed during the apprenticeship:_

Ability to work with parents to support children's development.
Ability to support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage
To support the planning using the EYFS
To support and adhere to the safeguarding policies.
Basic knowledge of child development.
An ability to support children's social and emotional development.
An ability to support positive behaviour management strategies with support from other members of the team
Ability to record observations of children's activities under the supervision of qualified staff

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Commitment:_

An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council.
Commitment to inclusion, equality and partnership with children, parents and carers.
Awareness of and commitment to the council's policies and procedures particularly Equal Opportunities and Customer Care
Undertake training and supervision as required by management
Work flexibly to support the overall operation of the centre (Including occasional evenings and weekends)

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday - 35 hours a week.

Shifts will vary each week. Hours are between 8am and 6pm and rota is given on a Friday. Typical shifts may be 8.30am-4.15pm, 9am-4.45pm, 10.15am-6pm.

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Skills and qualities required:_

Experience of working with children aged 5 and under in a day care or education setting in either a paid or volunteer role
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work well in a teamwork
Strong written skills with attention to detail
Eager to learn with a desire to undertake further training and development
Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
Flexible with a positive cando attitude
Compassionate and caring
Innovative and Enthusiastic

Future Prospects:
Possible employment once qualified.

Benefits / perks:

26 days holiday
Closed over Christmas
Car Park
Sick benefits
Pension scheme

About the training:

Over the course of months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development,communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supportingkey life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years.

We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role.

To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of OffendersAct 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.