Early Years Educator Apprenticeship; Level 3

The nursery is a beautifully converted Victorian house that gives a ‘home from home’ feeling, with excellent security features. There is a safe and secure space for the children to have plenty of outdoor fun and activities. We have a fantastic outdoor area, with a '‘tree house' climbing wall and slide, an adventure and mini forest school area as well as a play construction site and Wendy house.

We also have a separate all-weather play area for our babies.

At Victoria House Day Nursery, they place the children at the heart of their culture. From safeguarding to play, from education to nutrition – they build their ethos around child needs, offering a unique learning experience for children aged 3 mths to pre-school. An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further their career in Early Years.

Purpose of Job

To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise appropriate range of leisure and educational activities for children between the ages of 0 – 5.

• Activity planning
• Liaison with parents
• Supervise care of children
• Direct play work

• To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups
• Preparing activities, organising programmes/ themes and arranging equipment
• To ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in
• To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs
• To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships
• To share good practice with other staff as needed

• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children
• When involved in cooking, ensure that food preparation and handling is carried out within the guidelines set out by our policies and procedure and that the food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe Nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

• To plan wide range of creative and enjoyable activities
• Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs
• To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish

• To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to a Nursery Practitioner
• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To be aware of the settings responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice
• To understand and adhere to policies, procedures and standards at all times
• To ensure the nursery offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment
• To record accidents in the accident book
• Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the nursery’s Child Collection Policy
• To ensure the nursery offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development
• To always ensure confidentiality within the nursery
• To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Manager and Deputy

You will need to have:

• Experience working within a nursery setting

• Customer care skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness

Maths and English Function Skills if required.

This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.

Upon successful completion of your level 3 apprenticeship there will be the opportunity for a full time position and further training.

Victoria House Day Nursery
Victoria House Private Day Nursery, 143 Bromyard Road,
Worcester,
Worcestershire, England.
WR2 5DL

Working week:
Mon - Fri between 8am and 6pm

Duration:
12 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
Early years educator (Level
3)