Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3 Queens Road Wimbledon

Introduction

Do you want a career working with children? We are recruiting for a Childcare Apprentice who can support our vision and create a truly outstanding early years experience for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging curiosity in our children’s development.

About the Employer

setting is located within the heart of Wimbledon centre, and despite this we are very fortunate to have a huge outdoor garden. This allows my staff to extend the classroom play opportunities for the children outside which is an added bonus to our daily routine. There are also local parks and libraries which allow the children to explore the environment and go on various outings.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

As an Apprentice Educator at Playday Nursey Queens Road Wimbledon you will work as a team to help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children, whilst studying towards a Level 3 Childcare qualification.

During your apprenticeship duties will include:

• To work within the ethos of our Nurseries and provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children feel secure
• With the guidance of the Senior and Qualified practitioners to ensure the well-being, care of all the children and support their access to learning (including those with additional needs)
• To assist with the planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• To assist in providing learning experiences that challenge and enable children to grow in confidence and independence within a stimulating environment
• To nurture positive relationships and role modelling positive behaviour with children ensuring their emotional well-being to promote their confidence and self-esteem
• To assist in the recording of observation, assessment, monitoring, and record keeping of children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and to inform planning
• Supervisions of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate additional preparation of food/bottles for babies to ensure safer eating
• To adhere at all times to the Allergies and Allergic Reactions Policy as well as the Sleep Policy to safeguard children with allergies and whilst sleeping
• To understand and promote inclusion and equality policies and procedures
• To be a reliable member of the team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
• To work flexible hours as requested by the Manager
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and The Company Directors

Training Outcome

• Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - 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: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED