Toots has been providing a happy, friendly learning environment for children aged under one until five years old since 1990.
They are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated apprentice to join their team to complete a Level 3 early years educator alongside an award winning training provider.
You will carry out different types of observation, evaluate and plan for your children. If there are any concerns about a child, these should be discussed during supervision or immediately if urgent. Everyday activities such as trips to the shops should be included in the planning, especially for full-time children.
Day to day duties include;
•Observe and help plan/carryout activities with the children that are developmentally appropriate for groups and individuals whilst providing a balance of indoor/outdoor learning opportunities
•To write reports- for key children, 2 year old reports, school leaver reports and those requested by other professionals. You must accurately complete all in-house nursery paperwork.
•Staff must be able to recognise safeguarding concerns, report these to the correct people and understand referral procedures- be able to write reports for safeguarding or SEND if required either individually or with the support of colleagues and be familiar with the Common Assessment Framework (CAF)
•Provide a tidy and stimulating environment for the children using a wide range of equipment and create displays reflecting the children’s developmental progress and different cultural/religious family backgrounds.
•Encourage children to contribute to activities: ideas, practical eg: paint mixing, tidying up and to develop their confidence and independence amongst their peers/with adults. Set a good example by engaging with children at all times, especially mealtimes and providing a good balance of adult and child led play.
•Liaise with parents and feedback accurately on the child’s day. Set up parents meetings and record any new information provided by parents eg; changes to a child’s diet, making colleagues aware of these changes where appropriate. Offer opportunities to involve parents in nursery life. Contact parents if children are ill or have accidents and care properly for the child during the interim period before collection. When children move rooms you will need to prepare a plan to help children settle into their new rooms with the new keyworker and parents.
•Ensure the children are collected by known and authorised adults
•Undertake mentoring and initial training of students and new staff. Helping staff/students settle into the nursery and familiarise themselves with all aspects of the work until deemed competent.
As a member of our team you will have access to lots of great benefits;
•Free gym membership
•Social events
•Free daily meals
•Sick pay
•Day off for birthday
•Free Childcare Training for everyone (childcare qualifications, ongoing professional development).
•Additional leave
•Bereavement leave
•Company pension
•Employee discount
•Employee mentoring programme
•Free flu jabs
•Referral programme
•Mental Health Support and free access to counselling