A fantastic opportunity to join The Drive’s Nursery’s well-established team as an Early Years Apprentice in Gateshead. If you are interested in starting a career in education/early years, then look no further!
Working week: Monday‑Friday
Role and Responsibilities
* Motivate and stimulate a children's learning abilities, encouraging learning through experience.
* Following EYFS principles providing fulfilling and enriching learning opportunities for children.
* Ensure a high level of care provided at all times.
* Follow nursery policy and procedures to safeguard all children.
* Contribute as a team when planning activities together both indoors and outdoors.
* Provide pastoral care and support to children and give them a secure learning environment.
* Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical abilities.
* Encourage development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play.
* Help children develop curiosity and knowledge.
* Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents.
* Observe, assess and record each child's progress.
* Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school.
* Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.
* Personal care elements e.g. taking pupil to toilet / nappy changes.
Required Skills
* Good IT skills – knowledge of different computer packages
* Good keyboard skills
* Numerate and Literate
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work to tight timescales
* Able to work as part of a team, as well as individually
* Able to deal with children/parents sensitively and keep information confidential
* Awareness of Safeguarding and the EYFS
Training and Support
Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face‑to‑face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up‑to‑date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship qualification.
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