Annual wage £12,560.00 Working week Monday - Friday: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm: Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 12 Months Possible start date 01 Aug 2024 Date posted 04 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000242015 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In particular, the post holder will be responsible for: Work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that high standards of care is provided. Promote and create an educationally stimulating environment in accordance with Every Child Matters and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage is embed within practice. To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times. To provide support for any children with special educational needs and liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development As well as supporting all co-ordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties. To ensure positive management of children’s behaviour. To ensure Children and adults safety at all times, adhering to the health and safety policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to; Risk assessments, supervise the children arriving/leaving the Nursery; and visually checking equipment and resources. Gain experience of undertaking and maintaining records as required by Ofsted Registration legislations;these include but are not limited to; development records, observations, accident, incident and risk assessment records as appropriate. To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate prepare and clear up the Nursery areas, whilst maintaining a good order all toys and equipment; Ensure, through the Nursery Manager/Nursery Coordinator, that adequate stocks of materials exist; Undertake a Paediatric First Aid qualification and once qualified undertake duties within the Nursery approved code of practice; To demonstrate a genuine care for children and contribute to the planning and development of activities; To promote and develop good relations and communication between staff members, parents, children and external agencies advocating the ethos of the setting demonstrating an effective service; Ensure that all relevant work activities underpin the College’s commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; Any concerns about a child/young person are acted on promptly, clearly recorded, referred to the nursery DSL or DSD; To record and report incidents in relation to allegations/Whilst blowing on staff members who have breach the Child Protection and safeguarding policies and Legislations. To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff, undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined after negotiation between management, the post holder and appropriate Trade Unions. To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by senior managers as well as attending regular out of hours training sessions as directed by course tutors in order to complete Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification. To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organised, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious. The training you will be getting Qualification: L2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard: Early Years Practitioner Qualification: Assessment: Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio: Knowledge Test: Venue: The Sheffield College: City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL: College attendance: Day release What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Subject to negotiation and successful completion, L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A - C/9-4/or equivalent) Essential