Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Top Bananas
Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Top Bananas, Bournemouth.
Top Bananas Pre‑School opened in 2016 and expanded to a Day Nursery in 2019. It is located within the Life Centre, Moordown and is run by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who are enthusiastic about their role. The ethos of the setting is to Play, Learn and Grow together.
We organise our sessions so that the children can choose from a range of activities and, in doing so, build up their ability to select and work through a task. They are also encouraged to take part in adult‑led small and large group activities, which introduce them to new experiences and help them gain new skills and learn to work with others.
Outdoor activities contribute to children’s health, their physical development and their knowledge of the world around them. Children have the opportunity, and are encouraged, to take part in outdoor child‑chosen and adult‑led activities, as well as those provided in the indoor playrooms.
We make snacks and meals a social time at which children and adults can eat together. We plan the menus for snacks and meals so that they provide children with healthy and nutritious food. Hot food served at lunchtime is prepared by Wayne from Burb's Kitchen.
Provision for the development and learning of children from birth to 5 years is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our provision reflects the four principles of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage:
* Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self‑assured.
* Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
* Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners, parents and carers.
* Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in Early Years provision including children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the room audit, funding audit and the medicine audit.
* Ensure registers are in place.
* Manage and support 7 members of staff.
* Key point of contact.
* Delegate to the team of staff.
* Supervise and engage with children during playtime, always ensuring their safety and well‑being.
* Liaise with parents, colleagues and professionals.
* Be hands‑on and manage daily routines, including mealtimes and nap times.
* Drive initiatives that promote social skills, creativity and emotional development among children.
* Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and behaviour as required.
Requirements
* A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential.
* GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in English and Maths.
Hours
* Top Bananas is open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
* The successful candidate will be required to work 36+ hours per week (to be discussed and flexible).
Benefits
* 50% childcare discount
* Well‑being basket
* Team building events
* Seasonal gifts
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