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Location: Blackburn, BB2 4SR

Job Description

You will study the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Blackburn College one day a week.

An Early Years Educator:

· Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
. Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
.Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
· Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
· Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
· Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
· With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting

vacancy description:

  • To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for all children’s needs
  • To help to provide a varied, stimulating and multi-cultural learning experience at the setting.
  • To ensure the EYFS statutory and non statutory guidance is promoted and delivered in line with Ofsted.
  • To support staff members within the setting and to be a good role model for all colleagues
  • To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Manager; Manager or Owners.
  • To respect the confidentiality of information received.

Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.

Skills

. Good communication skills
. Experience working with children
. Reliable, approachable, and friendly
. Flexible and able to use own initiative
. Can manage workload effectively

Personal Qualities

  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Punctuality
  • Patience
  • Reliability
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to work in small teams
  • A commitment to safeguarding children at all times

Qualifications

. Applicants must pass an Initial Assessment at Blackburn College
. Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Future Prospects

Possibility of permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is at the employers’ discretion and is subject to change. If this vacancy has been filled, we will endeavour to support you in finding alternative vacancies.

Other Information 

Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Proposed Duration

20 months

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Future Prospects

Potential full-time employment

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

01254 292500

Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

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