Childcare Apprentice Job Leeds area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Job title: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Salary/Grade: A1 - £13.45 per hour (Leeds Living Wage)

Hours: 37 hours (term time only and all year round)

Contract: Apprenticeship (1 year 5 months)

Location: Various Little Owls Nurseries

LEVEL 2 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions . Join a dynamic team delivering high-quality childcare and an engaging Early Years curriculum, supporting children's holistic development and helping to shape their futures while gaining valuable experience in a nurturing and professional environment.

As an apprentice, you'll work at a Little Owls Nursery and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. An apprenticeship includes regular training with Leeds City College. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Qualifications

GCSE in English (grade C /
4) Essential and Maths (grade C /
4) desirable

If you have a GCSE C / 4 or above in one of the English and Maths subjects and not the other, you will be expected to achieve it in college as part of your apprenticeship.

What you'll do at work

To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards.
To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace.
To learn to observe and monitor children's development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace.
To follow the process for reporting any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury complying with Departmental Child Protection Procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (West Yorkshire Consortium Procedure Manual).
To understand and support Leeds City Council and Departmental Policies including these on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
To undertake other duties commensurate to the post or grade as required by the Department.
To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with Council policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.

Job Description Job purpose

To support the provision of a stimulating and effective Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which will enhance children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. To support the provision of high quality child care that meets the professional inspection standards.

Qualifications

GCSE English C/4 or equivalent

Responsibilities

To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards.
To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace.
To observe and monitor children's development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace.
To follow the process for reporting any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury complying with Departmental Child Protection Procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (West Yorkshire Consortium Procedure Manual)
To refer parents and families for support where necessary.
To report any injury or accident ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
If necessary, to take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
To support the team to provide educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies.
To understand and support Leeds City Council and…