Childcare Apprenticeship - Ruislip

About the role

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner 🌟

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, this is your chance to kickstart an amazing career in childcare! 🙌

What you'll be doing:

• Engage & Inspire: Work directly with incredible children, planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities that spark their curiosity and development. 🚀
• Support & Connect: Help with collecting and dropping off school children, becoming a familiar and friendly face. 👋
• Safety First: Champion our safeguarding policies, ensuring every child feels secure and protected. Report any concerns immediately to the designated safeguarding officer or relevant agencies. 🛡️
• Observe & Nurture: Keep a close eye on children's progress daily, using our Footsteps system to identify and support their individual needs and development. 📈
• Adventure Time: Organize exciting outings for the children, completing risk assessments to ensure everyone has a safe and memorable experience. 🏞️
• Kitchen Fun: Lead safe and enjoyable cooking activities, with necessary risk assessments in place. 🧑‍🍳
• Parent Partnership: Attend parent review meetings alongside the Deputy Manager, discussing the progress of children in your care. 🤝
• Key Worker Role: Be a dedicated key worker, preparing children's records and setting targets for your group. 📝
• Nursery Essentials: Assist with daily nursery tasks, including preparing snacks and cleaning equipment. 🍎🧼
• Incident Reporting: Accurately record any accidents or incidents, sharing this information with parents and the administrator. 🚨
• Role Model Status: Be a positive influence, promoting healthy lifestyles and positive behaviours to all the children. ✨
• A Welcoming Space: Ensure the nursery environment is always clean, stimulating, and super safe. 🏠
• Attendance Tracking: Keep the attendance register up-to-date as children arrive. ⏰
• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with your colleagues to create a positive and efficient working environment. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Beyond the Clock: Participate in out-of-hours activities like training sessions, staff meetings, and community events like the summer fayre and Christmas activities. 🎄🎉
• Grow Your Career: Take ownership of your professional development, completing all mandatory and non-mandatory training, and managing your own CPD log. 🎓
• Connect with Families: Communicate openly and positively with parents, staff, and other professionals. 🗣️
• Inclusive Support: Work with the SENCO/Manager to support children with special educational needs, providing guidance and resources. 🌟
• Safe Departures: Ensure children are only collected by individuals authorized by their parents. ✅

What we're looking for:

• A genuine love for working with children. ❤️
• A proactive and responsible attitude. 💪
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 💬
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team. 💖
• A commitment to personal and professional growth. 🌱

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate suitable activity programmes for children.
• Observe and monitor children's development, addressing identified gaps.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns as necessary.
• Fulfil key worker responsibilities, including record keeping and parent liaison.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and engage in professional development.