To support the Lead Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding standards
To support fellow educators / practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
To work closely with children aged 0-11 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
To build and maintain positive relationships with parents / carers
To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
To attend regular team meetings
To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Lead Childminder for training requirements
To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate
To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Lead Childminder
Training
You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner via Cambridge Regional College day release and your work mentor.
In addition to your training course, you will need to complete the following training courses:
Prevent / FGM
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding
After the apprenticeship
After completing Level 2, it would be ideal if the applicant could continue with me and continue training to a Level 3 and then progress to a permanent member of the team
Things to consider
Providing high-quality care and supervision for children of different ages
Supporting children’s learning and development through play, activities, and routine
Ensuring children’s safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors
Assisting with daily routines such as meals, snacks, nappy changing, toileting, and rest times
Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment
Following safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare policies and procedures
Communicating effectively with parents / carers and working as part of a small team
Being flexible, patient, and responsive to the individual needs of each child
Applicants should understand that working in a childminding home is a hands-on role that requires commitment, responsibility, and a genuine passion for working with children
Entry requirements
GCSEs: English grade 3 or D; Maths grade 3 or D
What you’ll need
GCSE
English: 3 or D
GCSE
Maths: 3 or D
Certifications
Food hygiene certificate
You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner via Cambridge Regional College day release and your work mentor.
After completing Level 2, it would be ideal if the applicant could continue with me and continue training to a Level 3 and then progress to a permanent member of the team
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
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