Job Description

Job Overview

Have you completed your Level 2 Early Years qualification and looking to progress in an Apprenticeship?

If you hold a L2 Diploma in Early Years, then this can be an amazing opportunity for someone to progress to their Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Duties

To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery

To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

To provide leadership in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage to other practitioners within the setting

To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same

To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care

To support, inspire and mentor other practitioners

To establish and sustain a culture of collaborative and co-operative working between colleagues

To work in partnership with families and parents/carers at home and in the setting

To contribute to the work of a multi-professional team and co-ordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis

To be accountable for the delivery of high-quality provision through an effective observation, assessment and planning process

Remain up-to-date with all legislation, outstanding practice and leadership developments in the early years

Implement changes following amendments to policy, new research and training

To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, 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

Skills

Good communication skills Experience working with children

Personal Qualities

Hardworking Self motivated Punctual

Qualifications

Applicants will be required to attend an initial assessment at Blackburn College

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Education, Early Years Educator (EYE) or equivalent/ qualification in English and maths, C or Above.

Future Prospects

Progression to the next level Apprenticeship/Working as a qualified practitioner.

Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Proposed Duration

Level 3 - 20 months

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

01254 292500

Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Work Location: In person