Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (E)

Introduction

Early Years Educator Apprentice, working in a nursery with children 0-5. The apprenticeship lasts 14 months and requires dedication, commitment and punctuality to be successful. Duties include a range of indoor and outdoor activities, supporting the children with self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene.  

About the Employer

At Puddle Jumpers we believe nursery is more than just childcare – it is the start of your child’s education, preparation for school and most importantly the foundation for a happy, healthy and successful life. Our aspirations are high; carefully planned learning opportunities inspire the children to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. Through a strong key person approach we build on the children’s individual strengths and interests supporting them to explore, investigate and discover new things with their key person always close by to help them be adaptable and comfortable with change. We take inspiration from what we believe are the most relevant approaches to understanding how children think and learn, guided by Reggio Emilia we have created a neutral calm environment, filled with natural objects as a way to inspire the children’s fascination and wonder, providing time and space for them to revisit their interests until they are intrigued by something new. We are inspired by our culturally diverse children, and seek to capture each child’s experiences and share them in order to broaden the horizons of all the children and encourage them to embrace and celebrate our differences.

What You'll Do

• Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirement
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, and parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training Outcome

Developing into a Level 3 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

• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - C/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 - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED