Apprentice Childcare Practitioner ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Limted

Location

Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• To ensure that all areas are set up for the day and that the environment is enabling
• Carry out risk assessments
• Set up cots in the children's bedrooms
• View plans for the day and to liaise with the Team Leader/Deputy Manager
• Engage with children in age appropriate activities
• Document children's learning and development via observations and planning
• To ensure that every child and visitor is signed in and out each day
• Ensure that areas of play are free from obstruction and toys are accessible to children
• To follow ABC's policies and procedures and to review them regularly
• To follow the EYFS principles and read other books and publications relevant to childcare
• Plan children's next steps and document their progress
• Attend to children's physical needs such as nappy changing, toileting and hand washing and to follow the intimate care policy
• Contribute to Learning Journeys and ensure an observation is added for each child weekly
• Ensure all toys are in the correct boxes and that areas are left tidy (when the children have finished playing)
• Use positive language when liaising with children and adults and ensure that you are a good role model for all around you
• Show enthusiasm for the role and participate in staff discussions, meetings, brain storming etc
• Take ownership for your own ideas
• Follow risk assessments and attend to cleaning duties
• Complete relevant paperwork such as diaries and accident forms
• Liaise with parents daily using positive language
• Liaise with all team members regarding a child's daily routine
• Ensure children's belongings, diaries, paperwork and art work get sent home every day
• Be vigilant to children's safety inside and outside of the setting Ensure children come first at all times.
• Attend training as suggested by the Manager
• Cover other staff holidays and sickness as requested by the Manager
• Be a supportive team member and think of colleague's feelings and well-being
• Ensure that all areas are tidied and that your responsibilities have been completed before you leave each day

The training you will be getting

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

End Point Assessment:

• Professional discussion and review of behaviours
• Knowledge test
• Functional Skills in maths and English
• Training and training location to be confirmed

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of this qualification learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status
• There will be continued personal development and opportunities for career progression

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Salary

£8.58k per annum