Early Years Educator Apprentice - London, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A fantastic opportunity to join an Outstanding-rated nursery with a unique approach to education. Little Jungle are looking for new apprentices to join them towards becoming their next Educators and Teachers. You will be fully supported throughout your journey and have full exposure to how Little Jungle work.

We are recruiting for a truly unique Early Years organisation located in South East London, who are looking for curious and passionate individuals to take up an apprenticeship at Little Jungle - School of Early childhood, and to hopefully later join as Early Years Educators at their long-standing Outstanding-rated setting.

Their pedagogy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and utilises an enquiry-based learning approach.

This approach involves research alongside the children, helping them to construct their own learning, offering them resources and experiences that enhance their explorations, as well as building their knowledge and skills.

Little Jungle believe that the early years form the most important time in which to establish the core values of humanity in a child's mind.

Values of respect, empathy, freedom and democracy. And to develop children's mental, moral and social capabilities - i.e. to educate them - is therefore an adult's primary role. This is why all adults working directly with children at Little Jungle are referred to as Early Years Educators.

You will receive a full induction upon joining, as well as ongoing training and professional development opportunities, support throughout your apprenticeship, and you will also be supported by a strong leadership team that doesn't follow a traditional Nursery hierarchal system.

Purpose of job:

Working closely with the class Team Manager and Atelierista (artist in residence) and in line with Little Jungle's philosophy and vision, the Early Years Educator is responsible for providing the best possible standards of education and care, where the children are valued as individuals through a loving and child-centred approach.

Members of their team benefit from:

32 days annual leave AND your birthday day off
Extensive training and development opportunities
Private personal mental health support
Social and team building events
Free breakfast, lunch and tea
Annual clothing allowance
Bonus for longterm service
Employee bike scheme

To be successful, you will need:

A passion for childcare and long-term child development
A passion for your own development and a desire to enhance your knowledge and practical experiences
Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience of working with 10 months to 5 year old children
Natural passion for working with children and developing them
Open to new ways of thinking and adaptable to change
Good knowledge of EYFS
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Neat and professional appearance
Good literacy and computer literacy skills
Selfmotivated and able to use initiative
Willingness to undertake training as necessary
Professional disposition
Open, with strong listening skills
Clear Enhanced DBS and positive employer references

Responsibilities:

Ensuring children's physical, emotional and intellectual needs are met
Contributing to the planning and preparation of enquirybased learning experiences
Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
Promoting Little Jungle values through all aspects of your practice and behaviour
Contributing to the building of positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, children and parents
Adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the school
Maintaining confidentiality at all times
Regular recordkeeping of development and snapshot observations
Completion of children's sporadic development reports
Termly assessment of children's individual development
Developing strong working relationships with parents through regular communication
Ensuring effective and positive communication within the setting
Offering all children equal opportunities with regards to their religion, race, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Positive management of children's behaviour
Being a good role model to new and junior staff and students
Keeping accident, incident and health and safety records accurate and up to date
Supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate preparation of milk bottles.
Proactive participation in professional development
Attendance of staff meetings/team meetings as arranged by the Management Team
Participating in termly parents' evenings, publicity, open days and children's outings
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Team Manager and Director.