Early Years Apprentice

About this opportunity

Sky High Achievers Nurseries is a small group of nurseries in Tameside. They seek an apprentice to embark on a fantastic new journey taking yourself and your fellow team mates to a whole new level

Main duties:

• To regularly review, develop and monitor the curriculum and activities available to children to ensure that the high standards of childcare are maintained
• Provide for the safety and well-being of children, taking account of their social, recreational and individual needs and to keep appropriate records of evidence, observations and assessment on the IT system
• Attend training courses for personal professional development purposes and to disseminate information from these to other staff
• Ensure that all Policies and Procedures set down by the nursery are adhered to
• Work together as part of team to ensure appropriate delivery of nurturing / recreational activities for children attending
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are carried out in the room and report and accidents or incidents through the relevant system
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children using the Nursery management software
• Be willing and able to travel between sites depending on urgent business need

Specific Duties:

• Promote positive relationships and interactions between all adults and children involved in the setting
• To have excellent knowledge of children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person including their background, home life and next steps
• To plan specific activities for children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person to address their next steps, keeping in mind the intent, implementation and impact of these activities
• Ensure parents / carers are well informed of their children’s progress and are always welcome in the setting
• Attend and participate in parent / staff meetings and other meetings as may be relevant.
• Monitor children for the identification of possible special needs and discuss any concerns with the Nursery Manager/ SENCO
• Combat sex, race, class and religious discrimination and to demonstrate positive attitudes through practical application
• Comply with all OFSTED requirements
• Act appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well- being of children is paramount at all times
• Provide a warm and caring environment for the children whilst always having regards for their individual needs
• Encourage the active participation of all children
• Carry out any other occasional reasonable duties as requested by managers

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Friendly
Chatty
Approachable
Confident

Skills

Driven
Flexible
Creative