Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to start & develop a career in early years education at Worstead Pre School. Training to provide a key role in pre-school learning. Working alongside qualified staff to look after children ages 2-4, being mentored within the setting to ensure you get help & support throughout your training.

About the Employer

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We provide a happy, relaxed, caring, secure and purposeful environment in which the children will develop to their full potential by learning through active play, exploration and experimentation.

What You'll Do

• Report safeguarding concerns about any adult working/volunteering in the setting to the Supervisor following the setting’s procedure regarding whistleblowing
• Help prepare and fully set out the playroom before children arrive and tidy up after the children leave
• Help provide and take part in all the Preschool activities
• Attend staff meetings and help prepare the long, medium and short term plans for the group, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Take part in special events, outings and visits if required
• Encourage parental involvement
• Listen to, encourage, enable, stimulate and ensure the safe keeping of the  children
• Attend relevant evening meetings and courses in agreement with the Preschool Supervisor or committee. Course fees will be met by the committee for approved training
• Advise the Pre-school Supervisor of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child, or equipment needing repair or replacement
• Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is learned as part of the job
• Take part in the key-person system, keeping records on the children’s progress and liaising with parents
• To attend Committee Meetings

Training Outcome

This course should support a learner’s workplace development which may include:

• Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector, such as Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Manager, Pre-school Manager/ Co-ordinator or Family Worker
• The skills to further develop a specialism, such as Key Worker, Manager or Forest School Co-ordinator
• A learner may choose further study at a higher level, such as a Foundation Degree in Early Years and top up to a BA in Childhood Studies, or the Level 6 Teaching apprenticeship standard

This apprenticeship also aligns with the following professional recognition:

• Department for Education (DfE) for full and relevant at Level 3

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday Hours to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CITY COLLEGE NORWICH