Job Description

Early Years Educator Level 3 – Rainbow Wood Day Nursery

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Halley House School team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. During your time as an Early Years Apprentice, you will be supporting children under the age of 5.

Key Details

Salary: £8 per hour, increases to NMW after 12 months

Working hours: 4-day basis between 07:30 and 6pm - shifts are as follows 07:30-17:30 08:00-18:00 07:45-17:45, Monday to Friday with a day off during the week.

Location

60 Roman Way, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 5BE

Apprenticeship Details - 19 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 8th best UK training provider)

The purpose of a Nursery Practitioner is to create and maintain safe, and welcoming learning environments for the children. They are responsible for a group of Key Children with whom they will understand, support and work with to provide fantastic learning opportunities. Your day to day duties will include;

• To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
• To be aware of Rainbow Wood’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
• To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with safeguarding, child protection and whistle-blowing policies.
• To understand child to staff ratio’s and ensure that these are maintained at all times.
• To reflect on practices and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day.
• To plan and set up a range of interesting To lead observations and the for the children and lead activities followed by observations for the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively - including sharing information for when needed to get the children the appropriate level of support if needed.
• To develop genuine bonds with key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities.
• To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.
• To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• To be professional and a good role-model to the children and other staff members at all times.
• To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues whenever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• To be aware of the high profile of Rainbow Wood and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the company’s success.
• To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents evenings and special events.

Essential skills:

• Understanding of child development.
• Understanding of the relevance of childcare legislation.
• Understanding of health and safety and welfare issues within a childcare environment.
• Good written and oral skills for report writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills. Effective use of IT to support learning.

About the Employer

Here at Rainbow Wood we believe that children learn best by following a Holistic approach. Pairing nurturing Early Years Practitioners with wonderful and enabling environments we strive to give our children the very best early years education and care. By following a Kaizen approach which translates to ‘good change’ we continuously develop and adapt to updates and improvements within the childcare sector. Kaizen requires continuous improvements, we seek ways to improve our practice to provide healthy development emotionally, mentally and physically. To give the children a positive self-image and grow to be happy and confident individuals with appreciation and respect for life and the world around them.

Unlike most nurseries we have shift pattern places.

Our Nursery Culture and Values

Respect one another and our differences to learn about the world around us

Accomplish goals by providing wonderful inviting environments for our children

Inspire curiosity and awe through interesting and exciting learning opportunities

Nurture our children to give them the confidence to learn and develop

Be kind to everyone accepting the difference that make them unique

Offering a holistic approach to the children’s learning

Working in partnership with parents to offer the best possible opportunities to all children

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