Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM)

Introduction

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting, especially someone passionate about childcare and early years, looking to further their career.  

About the Employer

Tip Top Day Nursery is a trusted child care provider dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. Our passionate team of caregivers is committed to fostering each child's development through play-based learning, social interaction, and educational activities. We prioritize the well-being and happiness of every child under our care, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and stimulating setting.

What You'll Do

• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
• Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
• Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules
• Undertaking first aid training as required.
• Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required.
• Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to.

Training Outcome

• After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion.
• There is also the potential to go into other childcare-orientated roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

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 as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI