- Horringer Pre-school - Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5SB
- £7.50 per hour
- 3 days per week in the setting and 1 study day, term time only*
- Fixed term apprenticeship for two years
- Reference: 0582
- Required from 3 June 2024.
- Enthusiastic, hardworking personality who fits well in a small professional team.
- Experience working with children; good natural rapport with children.
- DBS Checked.
- Work with children
- Work within a small team
- Liaise with parents/carers and outside professionals.
- Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending a session in conjunction with other staff
- To be assigned key children, and as a Key Person, keep a record of progress (using an on-line Learning Journey) for your key children for parents/carers and other setting
- To gain an understanding of the EYFS curriculum to meet the needs of each individual child
- To be committed to completing your apprenticeship training, keeping on top of the workload and meeting deadlines
- Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members, also outside professionals with support from setting SENCO and Pre School manager
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, . training, monthly staff meetings, parent evenings, safeguarding meetings and fundraising events
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, . preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment etc.
- Ensure children are collected by someone known to the setting and in line with procedures
- To respect the confidentiality of information received
- To participate in staff appraisals and develop your role within the team, accessing training when it is identified.
- Completion of recognised Level 3 childcare qualification
- Completion of paediatric first aid training and safeguarding training
- A positive approach to gain further qualifications
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Gain knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.
Pre-school Apprentice - Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team at Horringer Pre-school near Bury St Edmunds as an apprentice. We care for approximately 25 children per session in a purpose built pre-school building, which is only a few years old. The site benefits from two outdoor play areas, one of which is within our little wooded copse.
Desired Applicant Requirements:
Responsible to Lead Practitioner and senior members of the team.
Purpose of Post:
To provide safe, high quality education that imposes a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
To assist other staff members and the Pre-school Manager in the day to day running of the room, planning and carrying out activities where necessary. To play an active part in caring for the children whilst working effectively as part as a highly professional team. If you're passionate about working with children, have a positive attitude, and are eager to learn, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team as an Early Years Apprentice and gain valuable experience in early childhood education.
however, some flexibility will be required to ensure preschool can support children and families, delivering high quality care.
Key Areas:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, skills and behaviour developed within this role: