Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Introduction

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with.

About the Employer

Stepping Stones is a small, welcoming and friendly nursery. We care for 26 children and aim to provide them with a happy, stimulating and caring environment in which they can thrive and reach their full potential, becoming socially confident and educationally equipped to start their school life. We have three groups, babies, toddlers and preschool with 2 members of staff with each group who are supported by the Nursery Manager.

What You'll Do

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years.

They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

Training Outcome

• Could lead to an ongoing career for the right candidate

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - C/4
• Essential - T Level - Level 3 Early Years Educator - pass

Course Information

Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5)

Level: 5

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Wednesday, 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED