Job Title: |
Apprentice Early Years Educator |
School/Service: |
Student & Academic Services |
The qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined above provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which a decision to appointment will be made. Please ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application.
No | Selection Criteria Description | Essential [E] or Desirable [D] |
Assessed by * |
Qualifications | |||
1 | Enrolled / Place accepted onto a Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years Apprenticeship Programme | E | A |
2 | Hold Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Early Years / Childcare | D | A |
Knowledge | |||
3 | A knowledge of legislation appropriate to role (Safeguarding procedures, welfare requirements, Health and Safety, SEN Code of Practice) | E | A/I |
4 | Holds knowledge in the Early Years Foundation stage and able to plan activities appropriate for children’s development and complete child development observations | D | A/I |
Experience | |||
5 | Has experience of working with children under the age of five years | E | A/I |
Skills and Behaviours | |||
6 | Committed to Continuing Professional Development and prepared to attend day release to undertake and complete Level 3 qualifications. Complete assessments and coursework as required | E | A/I |
7 | Shows a passion for working with children and is able to engage children | E | A/I |
8 | Flexible approach and has the ability to work within a team environment | E | A/I |
9 | Good oral communication and awareness of confidentiality | E | A/I |
* A - Application Form I - Interview