Childcare Apprenticeship

The Aspire Training Team are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 2 Childcare qualification at Tithe Barn Preschool.

At Tithe Barn Preschool we strive to create a warm and stimulating environment where every child loves to learn. We engage in activities that promote and extend children’s learning through play and exploration. We encourage children to grow in confidence, self esteem and independence and we will nurture your child’s social and emotional skills. The Preschool is set in the iconic Tithe Barn in Bishop’s Cleeve, and prides itself on its intimate environment. With only 20 places available in our Preschool Room and 16 in our Rising 3s Room, we ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning is embedded within our children so they are ‘school ready’.

Your duties and responsibilities would include;
To be responsible for supporting the children during play sessions under the direction of the Preschool Manager / Assistant Manager / Room Leader

**Key Worker**: To support a group of children and move their learning on further according to their individual needs

To adhere to the Tithe Barn Preschool Policies and Procedures, with particular regard to Safeguarding Children, Health and Safety (including Mental Health), Behaviour, Equality and Diversity, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Confidentiality

Provide a safe, stimulating environment to meet the social, linguistic, creative, physical, imaginative, emotional needs of each child

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children in line with our Policies

Encourage all children to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all children in activities

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

To ensure that the children are able to make choices within their play and have the opportunities to engage in positive active play. - Establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

To foster appropriate behaviour by giving children clear, consistent and firm guidance whilst maintaining a caring and nurturing environment and by following the Behaviour Policy

To be vigilant at all times to minimise risk and take immediate appropriate action to avoid accidents

To respect and value the contributions made by all children, parent/carers, practitioners and other professionals within the Preschool community, and to foster a diverse and positive learning environment

To assist with the daily setting up of indoor and outdoor environments to provide for the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the children attending the Preschool

Ensure all children are supervised at all times and be aware of staff ratios

To ensure continued professional development (CPD) through training, regular supervisions with the Manager

Participate in Staff Training days and meetings as appropriate

To ensure that all equipment and resources are maintained, tidied away and stored safely at the end of the Preschool session, and that the necessary preparation is carried out for the following day

To complete tasks in a timely manner

Abide by the Staff Code of Conduct and be aware of the Disciplinary Policy. Specific to Apprenticeship Play Assistant

Take lead from the Manager / Assistant Manager / Room Leader and the daily running of the Preschool

To report any safeguarding issues to Manager / Assistant Manager and assist in writing the report

To contribute ideas for activities for the planning of topics

Be creative and imaginative, researching fun activities and sharing these with the staff to implement on a weekly basis

To contribute during whole class carpet time e.g. story time, singing, music, etc

To begin to record observations on Tapestry and publish them in a timely manor

To start to deliver intervention groups (planned by the Manager/Assistant Manager) which enrich the children’s learning and help them progress in areas of need

To be a good role-model and work in partnership with the children, parents/carers and other professionals

To be responsible for the pastoral care of the children undertaking duties such as toileting, nappy changing, comforting, preparing snack, etc

To be responsible for reading the planning, preparing resources and ensuring keeping the school room organised, tidy and safe throughout the session

To teach children how to ‘play’ especially in the home corner, messy play and new activities

Be responsible, as a team, for the cleaning of all equipment, toys, stationary and furniture within the school room on a daily basis

Advise the Manager / Assistant Manager of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child or equipment needing repaired and replaced

Provide support to the Manager / Assistant Manager to ensure that the Preschool maintains the highest standards and the ethos of Tithe Barn Preschool

Requirements;
GSC