Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5, providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality.

About the Employer

Turtles Nursery set in beautiful tranquil gardens 5 minutes away from 3 train stations. Offering care for babies from 6 months until ready for reception. We have been rated by Ofsted as "Outstanding' and have a '5' Star award for Food Hygiene. 100% of our staff have First Aid Qualifications and we have a Millies Kite Mark of Assurance. We can help you with before/after nursery care and weekend babysitting. We plan activities 'in the moment' and offer monthly outings for all our families.

What You'll Do

Duties will include:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision
• Assisting the facility in meeting Ofsted requirements
• Being a team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
• Undertaking first aid training as required
• Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
• Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
• Working with teams across the centre
• 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, lunch and tea
• Supporting children’s self-help needs
• Being creative and enthusiastic
• Following safeguarding rules
• Working within confidentiality guidelines

Training Outcome

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

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

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

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

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed (TBC).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED