A motivated and enthusiastic early years apprentice is required to join an established and friendly team. To work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Plan and implement activities relevant to the age/stage of development of the children in your care in accordance with the EYFS. To have a sound and good understanding of safeguarding children. Ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

What will the apprentice be doing?

• The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development
• The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists
• A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice
• The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances
• The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development
• The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives
• The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage
• When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day to day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers
• The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings policie and procedures in all areas
• Why health and well-being are important for children
• How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations
• Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual
• How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard
• Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager
• You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors
• The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications
• You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade

Application entry requirements:

• Grade C/4 in GCSE maths and English
• Hold an Early Years level 2 Practitioner qualification
• Experience of working with children
• A DBS check will be done prior to starting the role and must be of a satisfactory status

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• A permanent position within the nursery