Childcare Apprentice

Purpose of Post

To ensure a high standard of educare for all the children within nursery

To eventually be key worker to a group of children

To support each child in reaching their full potential

To be a responsible team member

Responsible To

Nursery Manager

Responsibilities

- To help provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment

- To maintain confidentiality at all times

- To put Nursery policies into practice, being aware that the health and safety

of the child is always a priority

- To assess and treat each and every child as a unique individual

- To ensure each child is given equality of opportunity

- To eventually have the ability to monitor each child's development and skills and plan in a developmentally appropriate way differentiating for each child's individual needs and helping each child to reach their full potential

- To eventually implement, maintain and administer children's records

- To liaise and work in partnership with parents and carers

- To be aware of Child Protection Procedures and act accordingly

- To work co-operatively with other team members fostering a whole team

approach

- To be fully aware of fire / emergency procedures and carry them out

when necessary

- To be responsible for your own Personal and Professional Development

- To participate in other activities outside normal working hours,

e.g. staff meetings, open evenings, parent evenings, etc.

- To carry out other tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

You will complete the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship over the duration of 12 to 15 months.