Job Description

Early Years Senior Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Hopcroft Childcare

Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 5 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Meadows Road setting.


Peapods Henley has the same homely feel as our nursery school in Peppard, offering spacious surroundings using natural materials, to give the same welcoming, friendly atmosphere, that our Peppard families have become so fond of.


Peapods Henley follows the same childcare and education ethos that we promote, in our nursery school in Peppard, in order to maintain the excellent reputation, we have in local primary schools that, "Peapods children are always independent, and have great social skills".


Although we do not have our own private field like the one in Peppard, we do have 2 large enclosed outdoor balconies, giving the children constant access to fresh air play. We also plan to make daily use of the adjacent playground and the woodland nature reserve behind the river & Rowing Museum for forest school sessions.


We have 3, large 4-seater wagons (with canopy & seatbelts) making it easy and safe to take all the children out on adventures and learning activities in the local area.


Peapods opened its doors back in April 2013 after a long journey to find a perfect location to create an individual setting. We aim to provide good quality, accessible childcare and education in a warm, safe, happy environment, where every child is recognised, appreciated and encouraged to reach his/her full potential. While our main focus at Peapods is on children, we also aim to support parents by ensuring we offer flexibility as well peace of mind.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

You will be a key person for small group of children. Creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children. Planning and delivering engaging activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Observing and assessing children's development and progress, ensuring individual needs are met. Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers, facilitating open communication about their child's development. Working collaboratively with your colleagues in a team-oriented environment. Ensuring compliance with all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices. Use initiative and eagerness to learn. Commitment to complete apprenticeship Overseeing lunch times with the children Be comfortable and competent in children's personal care. Setting out and tidying away of daily equipment used within the setting to also maintain a clean and tidy environment adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures. Have a strong sense of teamwork and ability to work well with others to promote the wellbeing of children. To undertake designated roles as directed. To understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives in liaison with senior management.

Requirements;

You must be able to gain a clear DBS, Having GCSE's A-C in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills are desired but not essential
Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential when applying for this role 1-2 years experience within a nursery setting

Hours;

The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed Hopcroft Childcare is open from 08:00-16:15

STSE3

Benefits

Onsite Parking 28 days


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