Early Years Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a new staff member to join our team as an early years apprentice. You will get hands-on experience. You will also gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. 

About the Employer

Butterfly Day Nursery has been serving Erdington, Pype Hayes, Walmley, Gravelley Hill, Castle Vale and surrounding ares with quality childcare for nearly 30 years. Even today we still stay true to our mission “to provide a happy, homely and stimulating environment in which children can thrive emotionally and educationally through planned and spontaneous activities.

Our primary aim is to nurture happy and confident children who are interested in all they see, hear and do, whilst giving them the best possible start in life.

It’s no wonder Ofsted say “Children's independence is well-promoted as they enjoy a range of carefully planned activities. This provides them with good preparation for their move into full time school. Staff encourage children to become gradually accustomed to their new environment and this ensures children fell safe and secure”.

What You'll Do

• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
• To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
• Attend safeguarding training to ensure knowledge is up-to-date
• To help to set up the room(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away and clean at the end of the session
• To be a key person’s assistant to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• To assist with the teaching of children to a high standard, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
• To support mealtimes within the setting

Training Outcome

• Once qualified, the learner will be able to take on key children and progress within the nursery

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English & Maths - C/4/ Functional Skills Level 2

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.20 am and 6.00pm on a rota basis with a 1-hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Training Provider: EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED