Childcare Apprenticeship (E)

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5.

You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.

Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months.

This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

About the Employer

Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment in order for children to learn and develop from birth – 5years.

We are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00am-6.00pm; We also offer the 7.30 option at the request of parents/carers the early bird service. Both Nurseries are each organised by age groups to ensure children are provided with resources, routines according to their age and stage of development.
The Nursery is set within a large purpose built nurseries on the which offers a homely and spacious environment for the children to play and learn.

Each room is light, airy and stunning. The building is fully air conditioned; this offers our children and comfortable and pleasant environment.

Each room has been designed to enhance children’s minds in meaningful sociable play and learning environment. Children have access to a wide range of age appropriate exciting activities and develop and enhance current knowledge, understanding and skills. Toys and educational materials are regularly updated to ensure children have access to varied resources all the time.

What You'll Do

• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parent
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training Outcome

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for: 

• Room Leader position
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - C/4 or above
• Essential - Functional Skills - Maths & English - Level 2

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday- Friday, shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI