Early Years Educator Apprentice

Introduction

At Yarrells Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive and inspiring environment for both children and staff. This is your opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Early Years while making a difference every single day.

About the Employer

Yarrells Nursery is based in our Greenwood building with children aged 6 months to 4 years. We are based in a woodland area with access to a secure decking area and a woodland garden. We are based within the grounds of Yarrells Prep School and have access to their areas such as the swimming pool, forest school, sports hall etc... Yarrells is a family run business and many links are made across the nursery and school

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners across our baby, toddler and preschool rooms, learning hands-on while studying. You will play an important role in creating a nurturing, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

• Supporting the care and development of babies and young children
• Creating a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment • Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities and play
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Ensuring children’s individual needs and development are met
• Learning about the Early Years Foundation Stage and applying best practice
• Supporting the day to day needs and tasks with the running of the nursery Picking up children - Playing on the floor with children - Setting up resources for the garden and decking area - Crouching down to support children going to sleep.

Training Outcome

Progression to Full Time employment.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Communication Skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Problem Solving
• Team Working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above

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 (shift pattern) with a day release to college.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE