Early Years Apprentice

**Crazy 4 Kids -**

**'**_Where the fun starts and the learning never ends'_

We are looking for energetic and vibrant Early Years Apprentices to join our ever growing Brackley setting at Crazy 4 Kids Radstone.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to bring their energy, creativity and sparkle, to create a warm, nurturing environment for children to grow, learn and develop, whilst working towards an Early Years Qualification.
- **What can we offer you -**_

At Crazy 4 Kids we offer a number of employee benefits, recognising the crucial part you play in the lives of children and rewarding the difference you make. This includes
- **Competitive Rates of Pay -**Ensuring your financial future and with annual pay reviews to ensure staff are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
- **Company Pension** **-**It's never too early to start filling that retirement pot
- **Staff Discount -**With children at the heart of everything we do, why should your own children miss out on all the fun?
- **CPD -**No goal is to high, and we are here to support you on your journey. Passionate about workforce development, we will support everyone to be their very best.
- **Career Progression -**From apprenticeships, all the way through to leadership and management. Ever thought about managing your own nursery? Start your journey here with us
- **Employee Assistance Programme -**We recognise that mental health is crucial to everyone's overall health and wellbeing and is just as important is physical health. We offer 24/7 access to a Bupa telephone line ensuring round the clock support.
- **Training -**All staff receive a core training package during their probationary period ensuring all statutory training is complete. Upon successful completion a bespoke package will be created to ensure you have access to the training you need to develop your role. A company wide training day is provided each year, with lots to learn and new people to meet (and a really tasty lunch is provided).
- **Wider Company Support -**All of our settings are part of a wider company creating a perfect support network for all staff. Everyone is an individual and this is recognised at Crazy 4 Kids with all support 'packages' required created and tailored to the needs of each of its employees.
- **What Do We Need From You -**_
- **A passion for children and making a difference** - No formal qualification or experience is required for this role, however a desire to work within the Early Years environment, and a willingness to engage in creative, messy and imaginary play is a must
- **12 hours paediatric first aid** - All staff hold a current certificate, however this training is offered as part of the initial core package.
- **Relevant safeguarding/child protection training** - This is also offered as part of the core training package, if required, but a willingness to update training regularly is a must.
- **Creative, Fun and Vibrant Personality -**It is important that you enjoy your job and have fun. Children grow and learn when they are engaged and having fun. The same goes for us adults. We want your personality to shine and for you to love your job. Dress up as a pirate or a princess, get stuck into the mud kitchen or dive into the water tray. Let Crazy 4 Kids and our amazing children and families take you on adventures you have only ever dreamed off.
- **Your Adventure Starts Here.....**_

**Job Description and Details**
- **Hours of Work**_

Up to 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday all year round.

Up to £15,704 per year.
- **Purpose of the Post**_

To assist the Setting Manager/ Supervisor to provide high quality education and care for all children, ensuring the children’s needs are being met at all times.

Assist in meeting and maintaining our regulatory and compliant responsibilities working within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- **Roles and Responsibilities**_
- To assist in the provision of a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
- Assist the Supervisor to deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
- To work alongside Staff with parents and other professionals for the benefit of children and families.
- To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
- To work within and implement nursery policies and procedures, including how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies and record accordingly
- Have some working knowledge of Child Protection Policies and Procedures and what to do if there were concerns about a child, i.e. responding to disclosures, recording and reporting procedures.
- To contribute towards the planning of activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
- To work alongside and support the key persons.
- To assist with maintaining records, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book