Early Years Educator Apprentice level 3 - Old Rd, London (Apprenticeship)

Manor House Day Care is set in picturesque ground in a 250 year old building. They provide high quality childcare across the area and are currently looking to expand their team and support an apprentice. Duties will include;

• Support all staff and engage with a positive attitude.
• Under supervision - Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs.
• Under supervision - ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical history.
• To advise management, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To be involved in and out of working hour activities, e.g training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, fayres. Etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as, administration, domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment. Etc.
• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting's philosophy is fulfilled.
• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting. Including confidentiality, emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the role.
• To assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities with a safe and caring environment. Consulting with children and involving them where possible.
• Under the supervision-provide refreshments and ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.
• To be aware of and know who is responsible to lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding officer etc.
• Administering first aid when necessary and completing relevant paperwork.
• Attend and complete any additional training deemed appropriate by the company.
Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Manor house day care will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)This will be delivered through Manor House Day Care's dedicated training provider, Realise. Qualifications required GCSE or equivalent English ( grade C or 4+ ) would be an advantage GCSE or equivalent Maths ( grade C or 4+ ) would be an advantage Level 2 Early Years qualification or minimum 9 months of relevant experience is preferred Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate. Skills required Good presentation skills Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills. Good organisational skills Ability to demonstrate creative abilities. Awareness of equal opportunities Awareness of Health & Safety and practical hygiene issues